Breakfast Clubs Information

What is a breakfast club?

Breakfast clubs are for school aged children and are sometimes called kids clubs. They take place before school during the school term time, normally between the hours of 7.30am to the start of the school day. Many breakfast clubs are based within school premises. Some nurseries may also offer before school care too. All breakfast clubs that are open for more than two hours per day and offer care to children under eight must be registered with Ofsted.

Choosing a breakfast club:

First you will need to obtain a list of registered breakfast clubs in your area. This is available from the Nottinghamshire Families Information Service (FIS) on www.nottshelpyourself.org.uk on the Find Childcare page.

Think about what your basic requirements are at this stage, find the clubs that are suitable, and contact them to find out if they have any spaces available. Don’t forget to ask about their fees.

Top questions to ask a breakfast club:

  • Is the club registered with Ofsted?
  • How far in advance do you need to book?
  • Are any snacks or drinks provided? What are they?
  • Do you have a programme of activities for the children?
  • What qualifications or training do the staff have?
  • How will they contact you in an emergency?
  • Is there a parent’s information booklet with details of the policies and procedures of the club?
  • How long has the club been operating?

There may be other questions you may want to ask take time to think of these before you visit. 

Contact information:

Phone: 0300 500 8080
Monday to Friday: 8am to 8pm
Saturday: 8am to 12 noon
Website: www.nottshelpyourself.org.uk

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Go to a List of Breakfast Clubs

Go to the Main Childcare Page

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External Links

  1. Go to a list of Breakfast Clubs
  2. Go to the Main Childcare Page

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Page last reviewed: 21/03/2024

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