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Childcare In the Home

We have felt for some time that searching the Internet for 'in the home' childcare options such as nannies and au pairs was very difficult. We've been approached by many childcare sites asking for links and have always felt uneasy about offering links when we were not able to carry out any vetting ourselves.

After much thought we have decided to offer a Childcare Locator directly through the forparentsbyparents site by working with bestbear.co.uk who offer a database of childcare agencies across the UK.

We have decided to work with bestbear because of their independence and regular vetting procedures. However, should you be dissatisfied with the information you receive or the quality of the providers you contact via bestbear, please let us know immediately at admin@forparentsbyparents.com.

Childcare Outside the Home

If you are looking for childcare outside the home such as a day nursery or childminder we feel that the best site to use is the Government ChildcareLink site. This is a national web site that holds details of local childminders, day nurseries, playgroups and toddler groups. The details are updated regularly and there is a local number you can call for extra information.

Help line - 0800 096 0296

www.childcarelink.gov.uk

Other Childcare Information

Our second childcare page, Childcare Links, provides links to other sites that offer parents information on how to get help with childcare costs or research childcare options.