This will be reviewed at regular intervals. The Under 8s Team is responsible for the registration and inspection of all childminding and day care services for children under 8 in the borough. We receive and process enquiries about registering as a day care service, childminder or other caring service for children under eight. Initial enquiries are followed up with an interview and sometimes a visit to your premises. We are keen to make sure that applicants are certain that caring is the job for them and know exactly what is involved.
Complaints are also part of our work.
Parents who are concerned about the standards at a nursery, childminders, or other day care service can complain direct to the Under 8s Team, who will look into the matter. After school and holiday services Bexley's Social Services Department does not directly offer after school clubs, or holiday activities but here you will find links to other organisations who can help. The Kool Klub offers holiday activities for 5 to 15 year olds. Leisure Link manages local sports facilites owned by Bexley Council from Sports Centres, Health and Fitness Studios, Swimming Centres and a Golf Course to Outdoor Sports. The National Internet Service can offer full listings of registered childminders in this, but the service offers much more from the local office.