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What is a creche? |
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A creche provides supervised childcare for limited periods of time. Some are in permanent premises and care for children whose parents/carers are engaged in particular activities, e.g. shopping, sport, training. Others are established on a temporary basis to care for children while their parents/carers are involved in time-limited activities, e.g. conference, exhibition.
Do creches have to be registered?Permanent creches and temporary creches that run more than 6 times per year must be registered with OfSTED.
Temporary creches that run less than 6 times per year do not have to be registered.
Where can I find out about creches in my area?Contact Stockton Childcare Information Service.
How much will a creche charge?You can expect to pay between £2.00 - £4.00 per session.
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