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
free, impartial, comprehensive details of them all is
from the Family Information Service? We are aware of a number
of websites that will charge you for this information - so please
ensure you contact us
first!
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 (and email
address, if you have one), the ages of the children you need
childcare for and what area in East Cheshire you would like us
to search. Call us on 0300 123 5033, email us at fis.east@cheshireeast.gov.uk or
complete our
Looking for Childcare form.
Alternatively, you can also search our Family Service
Directory, which lists all registered, local childcare,
including childminders, crèches, day nurseries, holiday
playschemes, nursery schools and classes, out-of-school clubs and
pre-school playgroups.
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.
Choosing Childcare and Childcare Options
This factsheet has been designed to help you find the right type
of childcare for you and your family. Download the Choosing Childcare
and Childcare Options factsheet (PDF, 113KB)
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, 119KB)
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, 109KB)
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, 99.9KB)
Concerns and complaints about a childcare provider
Building better child care –
Concerns and complaints about childminders and day-care
providers is a factsheet produced by Ofsted and
details what will happen if you have concerns about a childcare
provider. It explains what you should do who you should contact and
what the childcare provider must do after this.
Other useful information
