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

Play group

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

The Children's Centre is based on St Marys and strives to provide the best possible opportunities for babies, toddlers and their families.

We are fully supported by our Children's Centre Teacher who works very closely with the Children's Services Team, childminders, day care providers and families to focus on the quality of experiences.

St. Mary's

  • Five Islands School Nursery Class provides registered sessional pre-school education.
  • Craftikids Day Care provides registered day care for 0-5 year olds. Open all year, and 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.

Contact details

For further information and contact details for all childcare providers please contact Children's Services at Carn Thomas Children's Centre, St. Marys, Isles of Scilly TR21 OPT. Telephone 01720 423680 or e-mail earlyyears@scilly.gov.uk. Alternatively, you can download a list of current providers by clicking on Childcare on the Isles of Scilly Opens in a new window.