We work closely with
childminders, playgroups and nurseries in the City.
The Family Support Services Directory contains
information about facilities located within easy travelling
distance of the City. To order a free copy of this publication
contact social services or telephone 020 7332 3621.
The Family and Young People's Information Service (FYI) also
provides information about parenting in the City of London.
See our Education pages for more information about the FYI
Service, or contact them directly by email on
fyi@citypoflondon.gov.uk or
telephone 020 7332 1002.
Cass Nursery has a number of 'child in need' places available
through the City of London.
Download a leaflet
detailing the admission criteria for child in need places at the
Cass Nursery Centre and Fortune Park Early Years
Centre (150kb)
Cass Nursery Centre &
Fortune Park Early Years Centre application
form (198kb)
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Baby-sitting
service
- Provision of a list of registered childminders. Some
childminders may be willing to do some evening or weekend
babysitting. There may be a subsidy available for those who qualify
for financial assistance, are aged 16-19 and are studying full-time
or part-time.
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Chaperone
service
- A child taking part in a performance, which can include TV or
filming, theatre, sporting activities or modelling, will require
chaperoning. Chaperones employed by the local education authority
should have Enhanced Disclosure Certificates
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Childcare
- out of school hours
- Out of school hours services for children, usually based in or
near schools. The service is available to all families in the local
area however local priorities for places may apply.
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Childcare -
services for childminders
- Information and support for those interested in becoming a
registered childminder and those who are already registered. This
may include training, grants and funding, ongoing support and
information about setting up childcare.
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Child-minding
information
- Information and advice to parents and carers looking for
registered childcare, people thinking of going into childcare as a
career or setting up as a provider, providers looking for training
and funding options and employers looking at childcare solutions
for their employees
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School - holiday
schemes
- Out of school holiday playschemes which provide care for
school-aged children during school holidays, are usually on school
premises or in local community buildings. The LEA generally
operates a booking system, offering remaining places on a first
come first served basis.