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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.

Blaenau Gwent Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership (EYDCP) has produced its first Childcare Sufficiency Assessment.  The Assessment aims to provide Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council with an assessment of sufficiency regarding the supply of childcare and parental demand for childcare to enable the council to perform its Childcare Duty as outlined in the Children Act 2006.  The assessment is now available for consultation and this will take place betwenn 21st July 2008 and 15th September 2008. The EYDCP is anxious to hear your comments on the assessment, a full copy of the assessment can be found below along with a copy of the consulation questionnaire.

Related Documents

Childcare Sufficiency Assessment - Letter - 420.00kb
For a copy of the covering letter regarding the assessment, please click icon to downlaod a copy.

Childcare Sufficiency Assessment - Analysis Report - 21st July 2008 - 15th September 2008 - 1398.10kb
For a full copy of the analysis report, please click icon to download.

Childcare Sufficiency Assessment - Consultation Questionnaire - 35.00kb
We are intreseted to know your comments, please click icon to download a copy of the questionnaire, for you to complete and return to us.

Choosing Childcare in Wales - 1310.86kb
Booklet aimed at providing you with information and advice that will help inform your decisions when choosing childcare options most suitable for your child.  Click icon to download a copy.

Choosing a Pre-School Playgroup or Cylchoedd Meithrin - 12885.50kb
A useful fact sheet for you to download.

Choosing Holiday Childcare - 12883.50kb
A useful fact sheet for you to down load.

Choosing a Day Nursery Fact Sheet - 12883.50kb
A useful fact sheet for you to download.

Choosing a Childminder Fact Sheet - 12887.50kb
A useful fact sheet for you to down load.

Choosing Out of School Services - 12885.00kb
A useful fact sheet for you to download.

Choosing a Nanny Fact Sheet - 12892.50kb
A useful fact sheet for you to down load.

Choosing a Creche Fact Sheet - 12881.00kb
A useful fact sheet for you to download.

Help with Childcare Cost - 212.67kb
You could be entitled to help towards your Childcare Costs, please download the information booklet attached.

What is Working Tax Credit? - 51.00kb

What is Child Tax Credit? - 20.00kb