When children reach school age, childcare needs change. Childcare options like breakfast clubs, afterschool clubs and holiday playschemes can help parents manage their time.
Breakfast Clubs
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These provide a safe place for your child to wait until school starts and many can provide a healthy, low cost breakfast
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They normally run for less than two hours and therefore do not need to be registered with Ofsted.
After School Clubs
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Usually open in the afternoon between 3.30pm and 6pm during term time
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Some clubs take children from different schools and may provide a collection service
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Most are based in schools, but they can also be at community centres and youth centres.
Holiday Playschemes
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They can offer lots of activities, arts, sports and indoor and outdoor fun
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Other schemes offer 'open access' where children can just turn up
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Costs are kept to a minimum and many are free.
Download a list of useful questions for childcare providers
Further information and contacting us
For more information and details of Out of School Care in your area, contact our Family Information Service.
Phone
0800 952 5678 (freephone)
0116 225 4890 (local rate)
Online
Email: family@leicester.gov.uk
Website: http://families.leicester.gov.uk/
