Careers in Childcare

Are you thinking of a career in childcare or running your own day nursery? There are lots of opportunities available to you including grants and funding. Your local Family Information Service can point you in the right direction and advise you of what provision already exists in the area. Please contact us to find out more about careers in childcare.

Interested in becoming a Childminder?

Registered Childminders work in their own homes, providing care and learning opportunities for children. Caerphilly EYDCP has a start-up pack including membership of the NCMA (National Child-minding Association), public liability insurance, as well as help towards training and equipment.

For more information contact:
NCMA - (0845) 8801299

Interested in opening a Day Nursery?

Day nurseries are open weekdays all year round, so there are lots of opportunities for you to work part-time or term-time to fit in around your other commitments. With more experience you can move into a supervisory or management role. There is a wide choice of training and qualifications available to you.

For more information contact:
NDNA - 08707 744 244
or your local college:
Cross Keys College - (01495) 333456
Rhymney College - (01443) 846400
Ystrad College - (01443) 816888

Working in, or setting up, a Playgroup or Parent and Toddler Group?

WPPA (Wales Pre-school Playgroups Association) and MYM (Mudiad Ysgolion Meithrin) offer a range of courses, information and advice to anyone thinking of working or setting up a Playgroup or parent and toddler Group.

For more information contact:
WPPA - (029) 20 451242
MYM - (029) 20 739200

Working in or setting up an Out-of-School Club?

Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids Clubs (CPCKC) and Menter Iaith offer a range of courses, information and advice to anyone thinking of working or setting up an out of school club.
For more information please contact:

Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids Club (English Medium Settings)
029 20 741000

Menter Iaith (Welsh Medium Settings)
01443 820913