Childcare Websites

Direct Gov Website

Government website with childcare and employment information including: Find out about primary and secondary schools, childcare, nurseries and out of school care near you, childcare benefits and help for parents going back to work, Childcare Act 2006, affordable childcare in London, guide for parents about how to recruit childcare and interview questions and the qualifications and personal skills parents should expect potential nannies to possess.

BBC Childcare & Parenting

BBC Childcare & Parenting website offers advice to parents and gives details about what options are available to you, how to make the right choice and whether you are entitled to any financial help towards the cost of childcare?

Daycare Trust

Daycare Trust is the national childcare charity. They have been working since 1986 to promote high quality affordable childcare for all. They know how important it is to make the right childcare decision for your child and hope that their website will help you find out more about childcare. The Daycare Trust has a childcare hotline which provides free information and advice for parents.

Inland Revenue Guidance on Employer Supported Childcare

The Inland Revenue website includes links to information and guidance about tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs) on employer-supported childcare. There is information and guidance about the new tax and NICs exemptions on childcare or childcare vouchers provided by employers. There are also links to guidance about tax credits and other Government departments and organisations.
 

Scottish Childcare

Scottish Childcare website gives free, impartial information on childcare and pre-school education services throughout Scotland. You can find out about: Childcare availability in your area including: nurseries, childminders, playgroups and out of school care. Funded pre-school education places for three and four year olds. How different types of childcare are organised and what to look for when choosing a service and organisations offering support, information and guidance at local and national levels.

Ofsted Childcare Approval

The new Ofsted - the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills - came into being on 1 April 2007. It brings together the wide experience of four formerly separate inspectorates. It will inspect and regulate care for children and young people, and inspect education and training for learners of all ages.

SureStart - Employing a Nanny

Sure Start is a government programme which aims to achieve better outcomes for children, parents and communities by increasing the availability of childcare for all children, improving health and emotional development for young children and supporting parents as parents and in their aspirations towards employment. There is a very useful section which should be read if you are considering employing a nanny and how to plan your nanny's job.
 

Safe and Sound - Child Safety and First Aid

 Safe and Sound have compiled a short list of the most frequently asked questions relating to Child Safety and First Aid and about their Child Safety and First Aid courses.

 

Childcare First

 Child Care First is a comprehensive directory of childcare providers featuring nursery schools, nurseries and creches, play groups & pre-school, after school care, childminders ...