Registered Childcare in East Cheshire

Did you know there is over 650 registered childcare providers in East Cheshire?  And that the only place to get a free, impartial, comprehensive details of them all is from the FIS?

We can search for childcare by the school your children need picking up or dropping off at; by miles radius from your postcode; or the area which you live or work.  We can also ensure that the information is specific for you, for example, if you need term time only, if your child has particular needs or if the childcare is needed flexibly.

All we need from you is your name and address (sorry, we cannot email our lists at the moment), the ages of the children you need childcare for and what area in East Cheshire you would like us to search.  Call us on 0800 408 2013 for email us at fis.east@cheshireeast.gov.uk 

You can also search for childcare on the Family Information Directory, this is a website containing all registered childcare in the area.

Since April 2010 unpaid childcare arrangements between friends will be legally exempt from Ofsted registration and inspection under new legislation. This means friends caring for each others children without payment are no longer included within the remit of Ofsted.

The Daycare Trust has produced a useful document called 'A Guide to Childcare for disabled chilldren' (PDF 1.5MB)

Choosing Childcare

We have produced factsheets about choosing childcare which are available below for you to print off. Alternatively, call us and we can do this for you.

Registered and Informal Childcare

This factsheet is designed to help you understand the different types of childcare. These are known as Registered, Voluntary Registered and Informal Childcare. Download the Registered and Informal Childcare factsheet (PDF, 1.2MB)

Interviewing a Childcare Provider

This factsheet is designed to give you some tips on how to interview a potential childminder, day nursery or any other type of childcare provider once you have chosen one or two to visit. Download the Interviewing a Childcare Provider factsheet (PDF, 1MB).

Your Contract with your Childcare Provider

This factsheet gives you information about your contract with your chosen childcare provider. This is a legally binding document which sets out what you can expect from each other during the time your child is attending. Download the your contract with your Childcare Provider factsheet (PDF, 1.1MB)

The Essential Guide to Early Learning and Childcare for You and Your Family

A leaflet designed by the Department of Children, Schools and Families about choosing childcare, paying for childcare and help for your family. Download the essential guide to Early Learning and Childcare for you and your Family factsheet (PDF, 1.4MB)