There are a number of nurseries and day care facilities in the borough. For more information contact the Family Information Service on 0191 433 8515. This service has information on all forms of registered day care in the borough including:
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creches;
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nurseries;
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childminders;
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pre-school;
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out-of-school clubs.
Sponsored Childcare
Subsidised childcare places can be provided for those children who have been assessed as “children in need”. Places can be funded with: registered childminders; out of school clubs; private and voluntary nurseries; pre-school and holiday playschemes.
For more information contact the Family Centre Co-ordinators on 0191 433 8200 (East) or 01207 549578 (West).