Flying Start Childcare (STAGE 2)

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  • Child daycare services

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  • tender

Submission Deadline

2 years from now

Published

2 years ago

Description

Rhondda Cynon Taf are seeking to appoint a range of childcare providers who are Care Inspectorate Wales registered to deliver Flying Start Childcare for all eligible children aged 2 to 3. This process will operate as an 'Approved List' that will quality assure providers and their proposed childcare settings. In order to obtain a position on the 'Approved List' providers will need to pass a questionnaire. This tender process will remain open and available for its entirety, allowing providers and/or their settings to express their interest and apply to join at any time. Settings must be approved before any placements can be made

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Ceri Millard

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+44 1443

+44 2079477501

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