Advice for Potential Childcare Providers
We offer potential providers the opportunity to attend either the Out of School or Early Years Induction Sessions. These are held in Northampton on a monthly basis and are an ideal opportunity for someone who is considering opening a childcare setting.
Contact us for information about times and venues and booking a place.
- Setting up a childcare facility
General advice, grant guide - find out if you qualify, calculate how much setting up a childcare facility would cost.
- Childminders
To become a Childminder you will need to attend a Pre-registration Information Session (2 hours) and then go onto complete a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Course and an Introduction to Childcare Practice Course (14 hours).
- Day Nurseries
Advice on setting up a day nursery.
- Out of School clubs
Out of School clubs include breakfast, lunch and after school clubs, as well as holiday playschemes. Visit the 4Children website for advice on setting up an out of school club.
- Pre-school / Playgroup
The Pre-School Learning Alliance (PLA) can provide you with advice on setting up a pre-school or playgroup facility.
- First Steps in Access
Designed to improve communication between child care staff and parents/carers who may not have English as their first language.
- County Toy Library
A wide range of toys and equipment can be borrowed for a small charge.