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Childminders in Redbridge

Childminders offer flexible childcare for families with children and young people, often caring for children from 0 to 16 years of age. In this section you will find some useful information on choosing a childminder and the services they offer, as well as details of individual childminders.

Please note that all information in the childcare records are supplied by the providers themselves and are updated on a regular basis.

Useful Information

  • Extended childcare entitlement
    Children of eligible working parents can access up to 15 hours of funded childcare alongside their universal entitlement of 15 hours per week. Using both the universal and extended entitlements you could get up to 30 hours a week of funded early learning and childcare…
  • Early learning places for 3 and 4 year olds
    All three and four year olds are entitled to up to 15 hours of funded early education a week term time until they either go into reception or reach compulsory school age (the term following their fifth birthday) and Redbridge is committed to providing a funded part-time early…
  • Choosing a childminder
    The facts Registered childminders look after your child along with other children, usually in their own home. They are usually allowed to care for up to six children under the age of eight, including their own - but only three of them can be aged…
  • Childminders - Costs and conditions
    It is not the responsibility of Families Information Direct or OFSTED to set pay and conditions for childminders. Childminders are self-employed people. Please note the following is for guidance only and the information has been taken from different sources such as local childminding groups, awareness…
  • Settling children into a childcare setting
    Once you've chosen the childcare you want, it is important to start planning how you will settle your child into the new routine. You will also want the chance to get to know your chosen carer. Leaving your child with a carer is a big…
  • Some do's and don't's when looking for childcare
    Finding the right type of childcare to suit you and your child is crucial, especially when there is so much to consider. There are different options available in every area - what's important is to give yourself plenty of time to research them. Families Information…
  • How do I make a complaint about a childcare provider?
    Ofsted are responsible for investigating complaints about registered childcare when they relate to the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage - however one of the requirements of the Foundation Stage is that all providers have a complaints procedure and that parents should be made…
  • 'Childcare' options for children aged over 11
    If you have previously used registered childcare for your child (whether that be a childminder a breakfast club or after school club a Nanny or any other form of childcare), as parents we all like to feel safe and secure to know that our children…
  • Childcare for Children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities
    Choosing the right childcare can be a difficult decision for every parent, but can be particularly challenging if your child has a disability or special educational need. You may struggle to access the childcare that you want that meets your child's needs and is suitable…
  • Need childcare in an emergency?
    There are times when you may need to find childcare at short notice. The Families Information Direct team are available to provide you with support and you will also find information online about individual providers within this Childcare section. We are also aware that there…
  • What can I expect from a registered childcare provider?
    Who needs to be registered? Ofsted registers childcare providers (this means any form of care for a child including education or any other supervised activity). They have 2 different registers that they register providers on and these are the Early Years Register or the Childcare…
  • National curriculum for 0 to 5 years: EYFS
    The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development and care of your child from birth to 5 years old. All schools and Ofsted-registered early years providers must follow the EYFS, including childminders, preschools, nurseries and school reception classes. Areas of learning Your…
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