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For those who are unfamiliar with childcare facilities here are some explanations:

Childminders: They look after children in the childminder's own home and should provide a homely atmosphere. Since Sept. 2001 a government body OFSTED, have taken over regulation of childcare. It has visited every childminder and daycare provider. A number of childminders have been stopped from operating. Those considered "good" will be visited every two years and the rest more frequently until they improve. Childminders can often be flexible about the hours they work. Every childminder is different so lookout for one that will suit your family. Some are part of a network, these childminders have agreed to meet set standards and some may be accredited to offer Eary Years Education.

Pre-School Playgroups:  Children in pre-schools are usually aged between three and five but sometimes there are places for two year olds as well. Pre-schools usually open for sessions of about three hours. Most have the same term dates as the local schools. Pre-schools, also known as playgroups or playschools, will usually have places for between ten and twenty children. They are registered with OFSTED's Early Years Inspectorate and are inspected every year.

Out of School Care: These services are for school aged children and are usually based near schools and aim primarily to help families where both parents work. They can be registered with OFSTED provided they are caring for children under eight years for more than two hours per day and more than six days per year. The different types of service are as follows:     Breakfast Clubs    - open in the morning and includes breakfast.    After School Clubs  - open 3.30 - 6.00pm.  Before and After Clubs  - open mornings and afternoons. Holiday Playschemes  - open during school holidays between about 8.30am and 6.00pm. In England out of school services are sometimes called Kids Clubs..                                          

 
Nannies Childminders;   Nurseries;   Playgroups/Pre-school Pre and After school facilities;  Family Days Out; Activities for children;
 

 

Nannies
Clifton Nannies
Tel.no. 084500 39495
E-mail: enquiries@cliftonnannies.co.uk
website: www.cliftonnannies.co.uk
Distance: 0 miles 
Childminders
Ms. Andrea Samuel-Rigg - Handforth Tel. 01625 251721 samuelrigg@aol.com
Mrs. Beverley Shaw - Tel. 01625 251931
Mrs. Caroline Nickson - Tel. 01625 520485
Miss Cornelia Pipping - Wilmslow Tel. 01625 251038 / 07749 643266
Mrs. Doris Dunne - Wilmslow - Tel: 01625 524049
Mrs. Emma Watts - Wilmslow Tel. 01625 582158
Miss Helen Stevenson - Handforth Tel. 01625 531936
Miss Jennifer Crook - Wilmslow Tel. 01625 524403
Mrs. Julie Fountain - Wilmslow - Tel: 01625 428838
Ms. Kelly Dodds - Wilmslow - Tel. 01625 250164 Mob. 07876613509
Mrs. Lisa Hoodless - Wilmslow Tel. 01625 590917
Mrs. Mandy Mcloughlin - Wilmslow - Tel: 01625 250186
Mrs. Rachael Wilson - Handforth Tel. 01625 540355
Mrs. Sharon Taylor - Wilmslow - Tel: 01625 520331
Mrs.Tracy Wallace - Tel. 01625 535680 Mob. 07796 834311
Ms. Lucy Evans - Macclesfield - Tel: 01625 820994 lucy.childminder@tiscali.co.uk
www.lucy-locket.com
Ms. Marjorie Mellor - Wilmslow - Tel: 01625 526304
Nurseries
Chapel Grange Montessori Nursery
Chapelstead
Dean Row Rd.
Wilmslow
SK9 2BU
Tel.no. 01625 532083
 
Opening times:
Monday - Friday 8.00am - 6.00pm. Mornings only 8.00am - 1.00pm, afternoons only 1.00pm - 6.00pm and during school holidays 8.00am - 3.30pm.
28 places at this nursery, age 2-5 years. Closed 2 weeks in August and 10 days at christmas.
House of Rompa Day Nursery
Holly Rd., Wilmslow, SK9 1LN
Tel: 01625 548399

Website: www.houseofrompa.co.uk
Distance: 0
Opening Times: Mon - Fri 7.45am - 6.00pm, mornings only 7.45am - 1.00pm, afternoons only 1.30pm - 6.00pm

There are 47 places in this nursery. Age 3 months - 5 years but are registered to accept from birth if necessary. Closed between Christmas and New year.

kidsunlimited nurseries
Tel: 0845 850 0222 (They have over 35 nurseries in the UK, 4 in this area)
All nurseries take children from 3mths to 5 years. Fees are inclusive of food, nappies, formula milks, and exclusive programmes such as baby yoga, baby massage, sign with your baby, green fingers and lets get physical. We offer special staff discount for Manchester Aiport Empoyees.

The 4 nurseries are as follows: Clairmont , Little Flyers, Total Fitness and Summerfields
kidsunlimited - Clairmont Nursery
126, Gravel Lane, Wilmslow SK9 6EG
Tel: 0845 365 2901
Opening Times: Mon - Fri 7.30am - 6.00pm

e-mail clairmont@kidsunlimited.co.uk
kidsunlimited - Little Flyers Nursery
Thorley Lane, Ringway, Manchester (airport)
Tel: 0845 365 2911
Opening Times: Mon - Fri 7.30am - 6.00pm

A 48 place nursery operating on behalf of Man. Airport plc. First priority goes to Man. Airport employees, however others are welcome. email: littleflyers@kidsunlimited.co.uk

kidsunlimited - Summerfields - Dean Row Rd., Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 2TA
Tel: 0845 365 2934
Opening Times: Mon - Fri 7.30am - 6.00pm

e-mail summerfields@kidsunlimited.co.uk

kidsunlimited - Total Fitness Wilmslow - Wilmslow Way, Handforth, Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 3PE
Tel: 0845 365 2902
Opening Times: Mon - Fri 7.30am - 6.00pm

e-mail totalfitnesswilmslow@kidsunlimited.co.uk
Little Acorns Day Nursery
223, Wilmslow Rd., Handforth
Tel: 0161 498 9251
Opening Times: Mon - Fri 8.00am - 6.00pm

There are 122 places. Age birth - 5 years. Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's day.
Oaklands Dean Day Nursery & Pre School
Tudor Rd., Dean Row, Wilmslow SK9 2HB
Tel: 01625 521345
Opening Times: Mon - Fri 7.45am - 5.45pm, mornings only 7.45am - 12.45pm, afternoons only 12.45pm - 5.45pm. 2 1/2 - 5 years 9.15am - 11.45am and (pre schol) 12.45am - 3.15pm

There are 2 nurseries, one on this site and the other Oak Dean Babies in the grounds of Dean Row Junior School. There are 36 plases in the baby and toddler nursery, birth - 3 years. There are 40 places in the other nursery 2 - 5 years. Closed 1 week at christmas. While most nurseries take children with special needs this nursery has special needs funded places which enable it to give 1:1 care where necessary.
Pollyanna's Day Nursery
Village hall, Macclesfield Rd., Prestbury SK10 3BN
Tel: 01625 820909
Opening Times: Mon - Fri 7.30am - 5.30pm, mornings only 7.30am - 1.00pm, afternoons only 1.00pm - 5.30pm

There are 26 places. Age 3 months - 5 years. Closed Bank Holidays.
Wilmslow Day Nursery
22, Manchester Rd. Wilmslow SK9 1BG
Tel: 01625 536200
Opening Times: Mon - Fri 7.30am - 6.00pm, mornings only 8.00am - 1.00pm, afternoons only 1.00pm - 6.00pm , children over 3 years 9.00am - 3.00pm

There are 23 places. Age 3 months - 5 years, will take younger babies if necessary. Closed Bank Holidays and Christmas
Playgroups / Pre School
Ashdene Independent Pre School
Ashdene County Primary School
Thorsway
Wilmslow SK9 6LJ
Tel.no. 01625 521794
smokefree environment, wheelchair access, outdoor play area, visits, outings.
Carnival Pre School Playgroup
100a Altrincham Road, Wilmslow. SK9 5NQ
Tel: 01625 532213

Smoke free environment, wheelchair access, visits, outings, pets/pet days, parent parking. NEG funded places for 3 year olds
Nursery Lane Playgroup
Nursery lane, Wilmslow SK9 5JQ
Tel: 07773 266 268

21 places, smoke free environment, wheechair access, outdoor play area, visits, outings.
Schools Out Wilmslow Ltd. - 7, Grove Ave., Wilmslow SK9 5EG - Tel: 01625 986599
Wilmslow Methodist Preschool
Water Lane,Wilmslow
Ofsted Outstanding. Children 2 1/2 - 5 years. Mon - Fri 9 - 12. 48 places. Contact 01625 524587
Pre and After School Facilities
Cats After School Club - Church lane, Alderley Edge SK9 7UZ - Tel: 01625 584480

Members of staff pick up children from Alderley Edge Primary School

Oaklands Dean Day Nursery & Pre School
Tudor Rd., Dean Row, Wilmslow SK9 2HB
Tel: 01625 521345
Opening Times: Mon - Fri 7.45am - 5.45pm, mornings only 7.45am - 12.45pm, afternoons only 12.45pm - 5.45pm. 2 1/2 - 5 years 9.15am - 11.45am and (pre schol) 12.45am - 3.15pm

There are 2 nurseries, one on this site and the other Oak Dean Babies in the grounds of Dean Row Junior School. There are 36 plases in the baby and toddler nursery, birth - 3 years. There are 40 places in the other nursery 2 - 5 years. Closed 1 week at christmas. While most nurseries take children with special needs this nursery has special needs funded places which enable it to give 1:1 care where necessary.
Family Days Out
Mersey Ferry
A great way to explore Liverpool and Merseyside. On board there is a free activity book for kids. Family ticket costs £15.90
website www.merseyferries.co.uk
Spaceport
Opens at the Seacombe Ferry Terminal on 26th July ‘05. It is Merseyside’s new multi-million pound tourist attraction where visitors can discover a fun and informative virtual journey through space.
Website www.spaceport.org.uk
National Wildflower Centre
Open 1st April – 30th September 7 days 10am-4pm A family friendly visitor attraction with nature at its heart. A full programme of events and activities takes place during the April to September season, details on www.nwc.org.uk
Activities for children
Mucky Pups
Website: www.mucky-pups.com

Mucky Pups run art & craft sessions for pre-school children and their carers in Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, and surrounding areas.

PAINTSPOT
Website: www.paintspot.co.uk
Tel: 01625 252349/ 07791 125331

Mobile paint your own ceramics service, all ages and abilities.It's fun, it's art, it's therapy and it's EASY! CRB accredited.

Tiny Talk East Cheshire - baby signing classes
for more info. contact Sally or Julie on 0791 4088 845