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==Sessional-care Nurseries==
===Summary===
Sessional day-care is often called a variety of different names! Depending on where you live, how you were brought up and the group's themselves they can be called Pre-schools, Nurseries, or playgroups. They all have the same basic structures in place. Sessional day-care groups opertae for under 4 hours a day, they are often over registered for children over the age of 2, but there can be variations. Many sessional-day-care groups will offer you part time sessions, so you don't have to attend 5 days a week. They are usually private, charity, or committee run. They are registered with and monitored by Ofsted. Therefor, you will be able to read their latest inspection report on Ofsted's website http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report. Sessional day-care groups follow the EYFS and provide care and learning opportunities to support all 7 area's of develeopment.
===How to apply===
It depends on the type of group it is. Most independant, private and cahraity and committee based groups take registrations for free, and you should contact the group directly to enquire about the process.
===Cost===
If your child is over 3 (plus a term) you can usually access sessional day-care groups for free depending on the LEA's funding criteria. For all other children, the cost is usually lower than you would expect in a Full day-care group per hour. Typically beytween £9-£15 per child per session, depending on age, location, and staff qualifications.
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==Full day-care Nurseries==
