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Childcare

Our Children and Young People's Information Service can provide you with information and advice on childcare available in the district.

There is a wide a range of good quality childcare in North Somerset which you can mix and match to suit your needs, working hours, study or training. They include:

  • childminders
  • accredited childminders
  • pre-school playgroups
  • nurseries, school nursery classes
  • children's centres
  • out-of-school clubs
  • parent and toddler groups
  • crèches.

Through regulation and inspection, Ofsted ensure that childcare is safe, secure and of good quality.

The Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) has been created to help prevent unsuitable people from working with children.In partnership with the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB), they will gather relevant information on every person who wants to work or volunteer with vulnerable people.

Good quality childcare and early education gives children a head start in primary school, because it supports better educational, emotional and social development.