Council of the Isles of Scilly
A strong and sustainable island community
Childcare and Early Education Providers on the Islands

Play group

The Islands boast a good supply of providers considering its small population.

St. Mary's

  • Five Islands School Nursery Class provides registered sessional pre-school education.
  • Craftikids Day Care provides registered day care including wrap-around childcare, after school club, Saturdays and holiday club. Open all year. Welcomes visiting children subject to availability.
  • Scilly Holiday Club provides registered sessional holiday activities for school aged children, up to age 11. Visiting children welcome subject to availability.
  • There are childminding services catering for island and visiting children.
  • There are various out of school clubs such as table tennis, football, Judo, dancing and many more.

Tresco

There are two childminders available on Tresco.

St. Martin's

There is a childminder on St. Martin's.

Contact details

For further information and contact details for all childcare providers please contact the Early Years and Youth Office at Carn Thomas Children's Centre, St. Marys, Isles of Scilly TR21 OJY. Telephone 01720 423680 e-mail earlyyears@scilly.gov.uk or download a list of current providers Childcare on the Isles of Scilly