Start early
Many childcare settings will have waiting lists so it is a good idea to register your child as soon as possible (some parents choose to do this in pregnancy).
Do a lot of research
Choosing the right childcare for your family will depend on a number of factors including:
- age development
- length of care you require
You can find details of the different types of childcare in Haringey on the Family Information Service Directory (FISD):
The Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) monitor the quality of childcare.
You you can read the latest Ofsted inspection reports on their website.
Talk to other parents that use the settings you like to get advice.
Visit the setting and ask questions
See our visiting a childcare provider page for more information and guidance.
Keep in touch with the childcare setting
Once you have made you choice, it is important to continue to be in contact with the setting and maintain a good relationship.