Childminders/Nurseries

[leavinglondon2020]

Hi there, can anyone recommend any good childminders or agencies where I can find one? Or a good nursery? We are living in Exeter?

My little girl will be 8 months in Jan when I go back to work and I'm not sure which option would be better for her. If she was 1 year I think I would go down the nursery route but as she's a little younger I wondered if a childminder would be better? Does anyone have any advice?

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Both work to the same standards....the EYFS and are inspected by Ofsted against the same requirements. Childminders are generally more flexible and you can build a relationship that can last to 11 years and beyond. Educationally and socialisation there is no reason why a childminder can't provide the same to age 4 no need to swap, people who don't know about childminders often think there is a need. The biggest thing is finding a setting you feel comfortable with vist a selection of them you can make a shortlist and see what feels right.

Thanks

Childcare.co.uk - I have seen a few childminders advertising on there, also try your local Facebook mum groups for both nursery and childminder recommendations.

Most councils have a childcare finder, or can at least link to one, and they are free for both provider and parent.
This is Devon's:

www.pinpointdevon.co.uk

It lists registered settings and you can refine your search by requesting childminders only and by using your postcode.