Choosing Childcare

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Choosing Childcare

Types of Childcare

North Lanarkshire Council Nurseries

Independent Nurseries

Out of School Care

Friends and Family

Childcare for Older Children and Young People

What should I be looking for when choosing childcare?

Should I trust my instincts?

Where should I go to find out about local childcare provision?

What about availability of childcare?

When is childcare open?

I need childcare outside 'normal hours' – can anyone help?

What about the holidays?

How much does childcare cost?

Free part-time nursery places

Is there any help with paying for childcare?

Why does my child carer ask me to sign a contract?

What help can my employer give?

I'm a student; can I get any extra help?

What is Care Commission Registration and why does it matter?

Why are structured activities important?

How do I know if premises are clean and safe?

What does child centred childcare mean?

What sort of qualifications should childcarers have?

How do I know if a childcare service is high quality?

My child needs extra help – where do I go?

Are there people who can deliver childcare in my home?