Day Nurseries in Redbridge | Redbridge Family Services Directory

Day Nurseries in Redbridge

Day nurseries offer childcare for children from 0 to 5 years of age. Opening times tend to coincide with a standard working day - 8.00am to 6.00pm on weekdays, 50 weeks of the year while some are open for slightly longer hours.

Ofsted inspect all registered childcare providers in accordance with the Early Years Register or the Childcare Register - find out more about what to expect from your childcare provider here.

You will also want to visit different providers in your area to find one that you and your child are happy with. In addition to making families aware of the money available to help pay for childcare, FiND also provides advice and guidance on the following:

If you still can't find what you need or you need a little extra support in finding childcare please contact FiND and we'll see if we can help.

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 day nursery
The facts A day nursery provides care and education for children under five years. Most nurseries include places for babies. Some also offer out-of-school care for five-to-eleven year olds. Day nurseries may be privately run; organised by community or voluntary groups, or by the Council's…
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 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…
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…
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…
Ofsted inspection outcomes
An Ofsted inspection report can help parents and carers find out about a childcare provider's quality and so help them decide if they want the provider to look after their child or children. You can find further information on the Ofsted website or see below for more…

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