Improving quality is one of the key aims of the Government's National Childcare Strategy. We all want children to have the very best quality care. The Department for Education and Employment (DfEE) has set a target of having four out of every ten childcare providers accredited by 2004. Never heard of accreditation? Well, you're not alone. Nearly half of the nurseries that the Thomas Coram Research Unit surveyed hadn't either.
So why are an increasing number of nurseries, out-of-school clubs and childminder networks getting involved in them?
Accreditation for childcare providers is something like a hotel having 'stars'. It says something about the quality of a service. Parents can be confident that an accredited provider has met certain high standards. As a result, parents who have a choice are more likely to opt for accredited nurseries, out-of-school clubs and childminder networks.
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