Childcare

Childcare is available from at least 8am - 6pm all year round and can include breakfast clubs, holiday play schemes and after school clubs and childminders. This may be located at a school site or alternative premises nearby and run either by the school, local provider/organisation or childminder. You should always check that the childcare provider your choose is registered to provide the service they are offering. Please see the 'choosing childcare' section below for more information.

Northamptonshire County Council’s Families Information Service offer assistance and advice on a range of services including Before and/or After School clubs. They will also be able to confirm if a Childcare setting has all the relevant registrations required. For help and information please ring 01604 237935 (weekdays 9am to 5pm),
e-mail earlyyears@northamptonshire.gov.uk or you can search by location, name of service or type of service or by alphabet to find the information you need. visit www.northamptonshire.childrensservicedirectory.org.uk

Breakfast Clubs

Name and Address	Contact Information	For Info (please contact provider for more details)
TJ Daycare Ltd @ Boughton Primary School	07903 681609 tjdaycare@btconnect.com	Independently run. For Children attending Boughton Primary School. 7.45 am to 9am. Breakfast and structured activity. £5.00 per session.
Brixworth CEVC Primary School	01604 883900	Children attending Brixworth School can come to Breakfast Club each morning and have breakfast and play games. 7.45am to the start of school. £3.25 per session
M.A.S.K. @ Moulton Primary School	01604 643061	Independently run. Children attending Moulton Primary can come to Breakfast Club . 7.45am to start of school. £2.70 per session including breakfast.

After-School Clubs

Name and Address	Contact Information	For Info (please contact provider for more details)
MASK @ Moulton primary School	01604 643061	For children attending Moulton primary School. 3.20pm to 6pm. £6.60 per session.
Caterpillars @ Brixworth Primary School	Please call Tracy Gilbert for details on: 07580 438951	Independently run. For pupils attending Brixworth Primary School. 3.30pm to 6pm. £7.50 per session.
Favours Day Nursery & After school club	01604 645131/782600 Email: beccy.maloney@btconnect.com Website:www.favoursdaynursery-northampton.co.uk	Favours After school club collects from Moulton, Boughton, Sywell, Walgrave and Brixworth Primary Schools. 3.30pm to 6.30pm.

Holiday Clubs / Camps

Name and Address	Contact Information	For Info (please contact provider for more details)
Benham Sports Arena, Kings Park Road, Moulton Park Industrial Estate, Northampton, NN3 6LL	Tel: 01604 493111 Email: kingspark@actioncentres.co.uk Web: www.actioncentres.co.uk/benhamSportsArena/playscheme-and-summer-camps.htm	Play schemes during school holidays for children aged 8 to 13. Multi sports activities, quizzes, and fun games. Summer camps are also available for children aged 10 to 16.
Daisy Day Care - Hannington	Claire O’Leary Tel: 01604 781829	Holiday Club – Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Ages upto 11. Full or Half days. Please call to arrange to view facilities.
Do it 4 Real – Youth Hostel Association’s residential activity camps	Tel: 01629 592 530 Web: http://www.doit4real.co.uk	5 nights/4 days residential activity camp (Sun to Fri) during holidays. Age 10-16. Also Camp Leader awards for ages 17-19. Prices inc food, accommodation, activities, equipment etc. Camp places are available from £49 (for low income families), see application form for information. Try new activities, make new friends, gain confidence and have fun.
Favours Day Nursery & After school club	01604 645131/782600 Email: beccy.maloney@btconnect.com Website: www.favoursdaynursery-northampton.co.uk	Favours Holiday club is open all school holidays 7.30am to 6.30pm. Half days are available. Morning snack, cooked lunch and afternoon snack is provided. Many activities in a friendly and welcoming environment. Please book in advance.
Fun Zone @ Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road, Weston Favell Centre, Northampton, NN3 8JR	Tel: 01604 837300 Web: www.nleisure.co.uk Go to Lings Forum Leisure Centre.	Childrens Holiday Club for 8 to 13yr olds. Holidays times, Monday to Friday, 8.30 to 6pm. Please book in advance.
Moulton Sports Complex Play Scheme	Tel: 01604 670506 Web: www.moultonsportscomplex.co.uk	8.30 to 5.30 During Holiday Time. 01604 670506.
Northampton Saints RUFC, Franklin's Gardens, Weedon Road, Northampton, NN5 5BG	Tel: 01604 599113/116 Web: www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/29_83.php	The Saints hold regular non-residential rugby camps (age 7 to 16) during school holidays.
Northampton Watersports Centre, Pitsford Water, Brixworth, Northampton, NN6 9DG	Tel: 01604 880248 Web: www.northamponwatersports.com	Multi Activity Weeks age 8 –14 years. Multi activity week - raft building, bellboating, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing and other team activities. Programme based on experience and the weather conditions.
Theatre Circus School The Deco, Abington	Tel: 07703 722804 www.theatresummerschool.co.uk	8.30 to 4pm. Booking essential. £115p.w.

Childminders, Nurseries and Pre-Schools

All three and four year old children in Northamptonshire are eligible for a free early education place (this may include a childminder, playgroup/pre-school or day nursery) for six terms per year before they reach statutory school age For further information about the scheme and how to apply please contact the Families Information Service (FIS) on 01604 237935. The telephone helpline operates Mon-Fri 8.30am – 5pm. Out of office hours you can leave a message on the answer phone and they will ring you back. Or you can e-mail earlyyears@northamptonshire.gov.uk

Name and Address	Contact Information	For Info (please contact provider for more details)
Northamptonshire County Council’s Families Information Service	Tel: 01604 237935 (weekdays 9am to 5pm) e-mail earlyyears@northamptonshire.gov.uk Web: www.northamptonshire.childrensservicedirectory.org.uk	FIS have access to Childminding (Ofsted Registration) information which is updated on a fortnightly basis.
Northamptonshire Childminding Association (NCA)	Tel: 0845 838 3724 Email: info@childmindingnorthants.org.uk Web: www.childmindingnorthants.org.uk	NCA have a useful online search facility to find local child minder(s) in your area by visiting www.childmindingnorthants.org.uk/49 NCA may also be able to help you if you are interested in becoming a Registered Childminder.

Important Information to consider when choosing Childcare & Holiday provision:

Registration
Is the setting registered with ofsted?
OFSTED register and inspect any out of school setting that looks after children under 8 and is open for more than 2 hours a day for more than 6 days per year. Ofsted conduct certain checks such as Health and Safety and Criminal Records. Ofsted also check to ensure that staff are suitable to look after children. At least half the staff must hold a level 2 qualification in childcare or playwork and the leader must hold a level 3 qualification. There are rules regarding ratio’s of staff to children depending on the ages of children attending.
Settings that cater for children 8 years and over do not need to be registered with Ofsted.
Settings can choose to register on the voluntary part of the Ofsted Childcare register. This ensures that the setting meets certain quality standards.
If a Holiday Club or Playscheme provide no more than two activities from the following list they do not need to be registered.

School study support or homework support
Sport
Performing arts
Arts and crafts
Religious, cultural or language study

Tax Credits

TAX CREDITS
If you’re working, you may be able to claim tax credits for up to 80% of your childcare costs.

Directgov
www.direct.gov.uk
Brings together the widest range of public service information and services online. Tax Credit helpline: 0845 300 3900

The Free Entitlement
All 3 & 4 year olds are entitled to 12 ½ hours of FREE early learning a week – for 38 weeks a year.

Families Information Service
Tel: 01604 237935
Email: earlyyears@northamptonshire.gov.uk
www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/earlyyears
Comprehensive advice and guidance on childcare, including free entitlement.

Childcare Vouchers
Some employers offer childcare vouchers to their employees. Working parents can choose to take part of their salary in vouchers, which can be redeemed at participating childcare providers.