Childcare

Choosing the right kind of childcare is an important and very personal decision; the best type of childcare for you depends on your family situation.
The different types of provision may seem confusing without adequate information. We aim to ensure that you are able to make an informed choice, knowing that you have considered all options available.

The big childcare choices are Childminders, Day Nurseries and Out of School Childcare Clubs. In addition, Playgroups and Cylchoedd Meithrins offer care and activities for pre-schoolers, often only for part of the day.

Any provider of a service in which children under 8 years old are looked after for a period of two hours or more must register with the Care and Social Services Inspectorate for Wales (CSSIW) in accordance with the Children Act 1989. Further information about minimum standards can be obtained from the Care and Social Services Inspectorate for Wales. Some settings may have gained quality assurance awards. You may wish to check this with individual providers.

There are a wide variety of Childcare and Early Years Education settings. More details of these can be found in the appropriate section of this website. Your local Children's Information Service will be able to offer advice and guidance on all childcare issues.

For further information regarding registered Childcare within Blaenau Gwent please contact The Family Information Service on freephone 08000 32 33 39 or e-mail us at fis@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Out of School Childcare Clubs

Out of school childcare clubs offer affordable fun and safe play and learning activities for children between the ages of 3 and 14 directly before, after the school day or all day long during school holidays.

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Do you need help paying for your childcare fees?

Are you working with families with children of aged 0-10 years and feel they to could benefit from sending their child(ren) to a quality registered setting in Blaenau Gwent?

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Childcare Solutions - Summer 2011

The long summer school holidays are nearly here. Are you stressing over who is going to look after your child(ren)? Free information booklet available here

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Festival Dragons (2011)

It’s Summer Time!!!!
Are you looking for excellent, reliable and flexible childcare for the Summer Holidays?

Festival Dragons Holiday Club at Waunlwyd Youth Centre is open throughout the Summer come rain or shine. We have lots of exciting activities on offer every day in a lovely setting run by qualified, trained staff.

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Out of School Childcare Clubs

Do you need help paying for your childcare fees?

Childcare Solutions - Summer 2011

Festival Dragons (2011)