Childcare providers available on the Islands:
- Cherry Blossom Childcare, Registered Setting, St. Mary's - Tel. 01720 422 276 Email. cherryblossomchildcare1@gmail.com
- Ellie's Tiney Home, Registered Childminder, St. Mary's - Tel: 07811 200 984 Email. yogawithellies@gmail.com
- Helen Glenn, Registered Childminder, St. Mary's - Tel. 01720 422 889, 07796 805 356 Email. helenv.glenn@btinternet.com
- Jasmine Melley's Tiney Home Nursery, Tresco - Tel. 07734 074 591, Email. jasminecallan@gmail.com
Childcare Funding
You can check whether you could be eligible for a range of government childcare offers via Childcare Choices at: childcarechoices.gov.uk.
15 and 30 Hours - Childcare for Working Parents
From April 2024 the national funded childcare support for working families is expanding. For information on the current offer and upcoming changes please see https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/upcoming-changes-to-childcare-support/
If you intend to apply for childcare funding we strongly urge parents to apply as soon as possible and speak to childcare providers regarding a possible place at their setting. If you do not have your eligibility code by the start of the term you wish your child to take up their place you will not be able to claim the funding until the following term.
The Parental Declaration Form should be completed in conjunction with your childcare provider, and the completed form returned to your childcare provider.
Funded Childcare for Two Year Olds
Some families receiving some additional forms of government support may be eligible for 15 hours of funded early learning and childcare, please see Childcare Choices for further information.
Tax-Free Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare is available to working parents (including those self-employed) which can be used at the same time as 15 and 30 hours childcare support. Working parents of children aged under 12, or 17 if disabled, can use Tax-Free Childcare to pay for registered childcare. The Government will top-up the money that parents pay into the account. For every £8 parents pay in, the Government will add an extra £2. Parents can receive £2,000 per child per year, or £4,000 if disabled. It is not available to parents in receipt of tax credits, Universal Credit or childcare vouchers.
Off Island Access
Funding for families from the off-islands to access services is available, for more information please contact the Children's Services Team.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Children and Family Services at FamilyScilly@scilly.gov.uk or Telephone 0300 1234 105 Option 5.