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Types of childcare

There are a number of options when it comes to childcare. Find out what's on offer to help you choose childcare which best suits you and your child's needs.

Childminders

Things to check, questions to ask and the benefits of using a childminder
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Home Childcarers

The Home Childcarer Approval Scheme, employing a home childcarer and becoming one
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Day nurseries

Guidlines on staff to children ratio and what age children can attend
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Playgroups

Who they are run by, questions to ask and when they are open
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Nannies

Finding a nanny, interview questions and qualifications and skills a good nanny should have.
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