setting available for children under school age. You may see names that include day nursery, nursery school, pre-school, play-group or children’s centre. They will all offer a similar service but with a slightly different focus.
Day nurseries focus on providing a safe environment to look after your… the learning will still be through play activities. They normally take children from the age of 2.
Play-groups are likely to provide a more informal environment, focusing on group interaction and developing social skills. They are likely to be more community based and involve parents in activities… if they are registered. Holiday Clubs Group care and play care for children during the school holidays. Crèche Group care for occasional or limited amounts of time, normally 2 hours or less.
They are often in a permanent premises attached to sports centres, shopping centres or colleges. The focus…