Childcare Approval Scheme Wales

The Childcare Approval Scheme Wales is a voluntary scheme for approving home childcare providers who meet certain basic criteria. The scheme provides recognised national status for individuals providing childcare in the child’s own home.

What the scheme does:
The scheme verifies that a home child carer:

Has an appropriate existing qualification
Has undergone appropriate first aid training
Is not legally barred from working with children.

Childcare Approval Scheme Wales
For further information call
0844 736 0260
Or visit
www.childcareapprovalschemewales.co.uk

Address:
First Floor, Allen House, Station Road
Egham, Surrey, TW20 9NT

Benefits of the Scheme:
For Parents

By using an approved child carer you know that they have been checked and meet basic criteria.
This means that they are not unsuitable to care for children and have some understanding of their needs and what to do in an emergency.
Suitable childcare can be provided that meets your own specific needs.
By using an approved carer you may be able to access financial support through the childcare element of the Working Tax Credit or through employer supported childcare vouchers.

For Children

Increase your employability through a nationally recognised approval scheme commissioned by the National Assembly for Wales.
Gain recognised confirmation of your childcare training and status.
Increase you opportunity for employment with parents who may benefit from claiming tax benefits when using approved childcarers.