Childcare

When choosing childcare and an early education setting consider your family situation and main reason for needing childcare.  You may find that a combination of childcare suits you best (using a childminder and a private day nursery or preschool playgroup).

If you need further help finding childcare please email Rochdale Family information Service family.info@rochdale.gov.uk

Clubs, classes and tutorial sessions offer great ways for children and young people to develop their skills and confidence as well as having fun, but these services may not have to be registered with Ofsted or regulated by them. We advise that all parents considering using these services read the Safe After School Campaign advice 

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    When choosing childcare and an early education setting consider your family situation and main reason for needing childcare including: Your child's age. Sibling's schooling arrangements (location, finish times). Your family's work/study (flexibility, location and travel times). Any support you have from family and friends. Your financial situation (remember you…
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