Childcare Isle of Man
This page contains useful information on child daycare in the Isle of Man. Whether you are looking to find out about accessing childcare services, or are considering becoming a childminder or establishing a child daycare centre.
Accessing Child Daycare
There are numerous child care options from child daycare centres (nurseries) to childminders on the Isle of Man, offering support to those parents who wish to access the appropriate service. A full list of child daycare services available across the Island can be viewed below:
The Childcare Credit Scheme, administered by the Department of Education, Sport and Culture provides childcare credits to registered childcare providers for eligible children. A universal credit of £4,300 is available for each eligible child for the academic year. To be eligible, your child will be a resident of the Isle of Man, have their third or fourth birthday during the academic school year for which credit applies and is registered with an Isle of Man Government registered pre-school provider.
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Working in Childcare
Watch real life stories of those working in the childcare sector
Kym's story:
Maia's story:
Mika's story:
Savana's story:
Childcare job opportunities
Available jobs in childcare in the Isle of Man can be found on either:
Childcare training opportunities or courses
Qualifications
To gain qualifications in childcare please follow the links to University College Isle of Man and Ann Shimmin Learning.
Support available for individuals and businesses
Business Start Up Scheme - those looking to start up their own business or are in the early stages of their business may be eligible to receive the necessary training, funding and mentoring to get their business off the ground.
Financial Assistance Scheme - this scheme can offer help childcare services with the following:
Support for additional child care & nursery provision - grant of up to 40% towards rent, modification to building and play equipment, toys etc
Employee relocation incentive - grant of up to 25% up to £10,000 towards bringing new employees to the Isle of Man to help fill skills
Nursery and childcare
People working in early years childcare and education are trained to offer a high standard of professional early education and care. Depending on the level of responsibility you are aiming at, entry can be as unqualified staff, or qualified at Level 2 or Level 3 Anyone applying to work with children is subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
There is a variety of nursery and childcare provision on the island ranging from full- time day care centres, term time nurseries and playgroups. In addition to working in nurseries or playgroups you could also register as a childminder and look after children in your own home. All childcare facilities help to support all areas of child development for children ranging from 0 to 8 years in a variety of settings.
Registration and Inspection
The Registration and Inspection Team is responsible for ensuring that care services on the Isle of Man comply with the Regulation of Care Act and Regulations (2013).
