Nurseries - provide childcare for the whole working day. They have to be registered with local authorites and must follow government guidlines for health and safety, the number of staff per child and faciliteis available.
Playgroups - these are for children between the ages of 2-5. Parents look after children and do educational acitivtes with them. Some staff must have formal trainaing. Playgroups are usually mornings only and do not open everyday (which may not suit a parents work).
Nursery School - state schools are free, but private ones cost money. Children from the age of 3 go 5 days a week. Reception classes are part of primary school (taking children aged 4 and 5; before they join Year 1 full-time).
Pros:
- They allow children to intergrate with other kids.
- Childcare is regualrly inspected by Ofsted.
Cons:
- They dont look after children for the whole day.
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