Childcare

There’s no single type of childcare that best suits every family. Many young children have a mix of early learning and childcare from nurseries, childminders, playgroups and friends and relatives.  For information about different childcare options please see the booklet below.

• download: Childcare options (PDF 65.7KB)

All early years providers follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) ensuring that every child is encouraged to learn through play. 

Childcare for pre-school children

• nurseries
• childminders
• children's centres

Childcare for school aged children

• play service after school clubs and holiday playschemes
• childminders
• after school clubs in Camden
• breakfast clubs in Camden
• out of school care
• summer holiday playschemes

Help with the costs of childcare

• download: Help with the costs of childcare (PDF 523KB)
• Help with the costs of a new baby
• Benefits for expectant and new mums
• Caring for children - what benefits can I claim?
• Caring for a sick child

Working in childcare

• becoming a registered childminder
• download: setting up your own nursery (PDF 75KB)

Contact

For more information about childcare in your area contact family information service

• Camden Childcare Sufficiency Assessment 2011