Types of childcare services
Prior to starting your business you should consider the type of childcare you wish to provide.
Community childminding scheme
A community childminder will offer an additional service to that of a childminder.
Full day care (day nursery)
Day nurseries offer full and part-time care for children aged 3 months - 5 years, they operate throughout the year and usually open Monday to Friday from 8.00am - 6.00pm (some are extended to include Saturdays).
Out-of-school childcare clubs (breakfast and/or after school clubs)
Out-of-school childcare clubs provide care for children aged 4 - 14 years.
Sessional care (playgroup and/or wrap-around care)
Playgroups usually operate from community centres, schools or church buildings and offer sessional care for children aged between 2 and 5 years of age.
Sessional care (Cylch Meithrin - Welsh medium playgroups)
You will work in a setting where children are offered play and learning experiences through the medium of Welsh, whilst also providing valuable help and support to families from non-Welsh speaking backgrounds who have the desire to learn Welsh.
Holiday childcare hub/playscheme
Holiday clubs/playschemes provide care for children aged 4 - 14 years, they operate during school holidays and sometimes during school INSET days.