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Types of childcare.
Choosing someone to look after your child is never easy, but in the Scarborough & Whitby area there are a variety of different options to choose from.
Private Day Nurseries
These are OFSTED registered privately run nurseries which usually offer a variety of different sessions. Usually they are open from 8am to 6pm although some may do extended hours, and are open throughout the year other than public holidays.
Pre-Schools
Pre-school playgroups usually offer sessional care for children from the age of 2 to 5. They often work only in term-time, and in most cases offer funded provision for 3 and 4 year olds. They will be OFSTED registered and you can usual pay for top up sessions if you need more than the funded sessions. These are often but not always attached to a pre-school although attendance does not guarantee a place at the primary school.
Registered Childminders
These are OFSTED regulated childcare professionals who look after children in their own home. They are usually flexible and may be able to offer school drop offs and pick ups. Hours will vary however most will do at least 7.30am-6pm.
Nannies & Baby Sitters
These carers are not necessarily OFSTED registered and would look after your children in your own home. Prices and experience varies greatly so do your research and get recommendations.
Day Nursery, Pre school, Out of Schools & Holiday Club
Hours available 7.45am – 6pm Open 51 weeks of the year 3 months to 14 Years Childcare vouchers accepted 2 – 4 year old free entitlement spaces available (terms and conditions apply) Ofsted registered Fully qualified staff Nutritious meals & snacks included Purpose built building Large Outdoor area with allotment Breakfast club & After school Care Holiday Club 4 years – 14 years
Places Avaliable Children ages 2-5 years Funded places available for children ages 3-5 and some 2 year olds Monday to Friday (Term time only) Rates ‘GOOD’ by Ofsted in March 2014
Eastfield Children’s Centre, Linkwalk, Eastfield, Scarborough YO11 3LR
Eastfield Happy Jays is a 2, 3 & 4 year old provision in a children’s centre term time only. We also provide Crèches for the children centres enabling parents to attend courses (facilitated by the children’s centre) or to do adult learning courses.
Nursery opens on a term time basis, and tries to reflect the same opening days as the local schools. Nursery is open 8:30-5:00 Morning sessions run between 8.30 and 1.30. Afternoon session runs from 12 till 5.
Phone 01723 583454 for more information and to book a place
Open from 8.40am until 3.10pm on a Monday to Friday during school term time only, for children aged 3-5 years.
Newby Fun Factory is open 7.45am to 6pm term time and 8am – 6pm during school holidays.
Our indoor and outdoor spaces are busy, vibrant and challenging to our children – come and see for yourself For more information please feel free to call us 01723 500511 or Text us 07800 967723
Newby Early Years, Newby and Scalby Primary School, The Green, Newby, Scarborough, YO12 5JA
Preschool places 9am- 12pm or 12.30 if having lunch for 2, 3 and 4 year olds, we accept funding.
Each 3 hour session is £12
Snainton is OFSTED registered as GOOD with outstanding qualities.
There are also spaces available to join in most school years, Snainton is a Forest school and committed to providing education in an environment in which children thrive.
There is a new grassed playground and adventure trail