Childcare Information

The Families Information Service

We can provide information about childcare in the local area and the surrounding borders.

You can see some further details of the childcare options for you to consider below.

If you cannot find what you are looking for or require more information please give us a call or email one of our team.

E: fis@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
T: 020 8547 6582

Or visit us:
17c Beaconsfield Road
New Malden
KT3 3HY

Online Information Search

You can find information on a variety of childcare options online, including day nurseries, pre schools, creches, childminders and schools from the DirectGov website. You can now also search on the Kingston Council website, or to the left on the Childcare Information page. We are currently in the process of updating the childcare information on this site, the childcare information is no longer in PDF format on the bottom of this page as we understand there is an accessibility issue on some home PC's, please see the links on the left hand side.

http://childcarefinder.direct.gov.uk/childcarefinder/ and find information on Day nurseries, Pre-schools, Creches, schools and Childminders and Children's Centres in Kingston and the surrounding areas.
For up to date information on the above childcare options and for activities for children ages 0-20, including Positive Activities, please see the Family Service Directory. (FSD) as this is updated automatically from our database. You can also search for sports activities throughout the borough, including activities for those with special needs. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook. There is also information on the bottom of this page about registering with Ofsted. This "checking out services" booklet explains how Ofsted register the different types of childcare and what checks are carried out on staff. .
For Childminders, we have created a leaflet on questions to ask, things to look out for when visiting the childminders home. This leaflet is called "Guidelines for choosing a childminder" and is also available at the bottom of this page.
You can also view the guidelines for the control of infection and communicable disease in school and early years settings’ on the HPA website.
http://askk.kingston.gov.uk/EarlyYears/PublicEnquiry/ to access the Family Service Directory
http://www.sport-kingston.co.uk/

Childcare Options

Childminders

If you are looking for a childminder, please either use the FSD link above or call us for an up to date list. Please be aware that childminder details cannot be shown in their entirety online as their details are data protected.

Day Nurseries

Day nurseries provide care and education for pre-school children aged from six weeks to five years old. Hours tend to fit in with an average working day of 8am – 6pm and care is usually provided all year round. You can send your child full or part time. Most nurseries offer early education, but please speak to your provider about terms and conditions first.

Pre Schools

Pre-schools and playgroups provide early education and childcare for children from two to five years of age. Most offer daily sessions between two and a half and three hours long during term times. Some pre schools are developing their services to offer longer sessions or full time daycare. Most pre schools and playgroups in Kingston offer the free Early Education Funding (EEF).

Holiday Playschemes/ Out of School Clubs

Holiday play schemes are classed as out of school services. Out of school services are for school-age children to play and learn and have fun in groups. They are usually based in or near schools and more are being set up to help families where parents work. Out of school services can be registered with OFSTED provided they are caring for children under 8 years of age or more than two hours a day and more than 6 days a year.

Creches

Creches provide short-term childcare where a child can be looked after while a parent/carer usually remains on site doing an activity i.e leisure or shopping, college or personal appointment. Some creches may provide a “drop and shop“ creche where parents can go off site. Creches usually take children from 0-5yrs although some do allow older children to attend.