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Information about the different types of early years childcare, from childminders to nurseries and pre-schools.
A creche provides occasional care for limited periods of time.
This could be if you're going shopping, attending a course or going to the gym.
Creches are not a long-term childcare option and a parent or carer needs to remain close by.