What Does “Wraparound Childcare” Mean?
Wraparound childcare refers to care provided before or after school hours, such as breakfast or after-school clubs. It plays a crucial role in supporting parents during their workweek. Research from NatCen has demonstrated that participating in organized sports and attending holiday or afterschool clubs not only helps improve children’s academic performance but also enhances their social skills.
Additionally, studies have shown that disadvantaged children who attended afterschool clubs made better progress than their peers who did not participate. Engaging in organized sports and physical activities also helps children develop better social, behavioral, and emotional skills.
Thinking About Offering Wraparound Care?
Before launching wraparound care services, several important considerations must be addressed. These include logistical aspects like hiring additional staff, deciding whether to provide food, and meeting legal responsibilities. You’ll also need to consider staffing contracts, health and safety protocols, insurance, and other key aspects. Financial considerations are also crucial, such as purchasing equipment, setting parent charges, evaluating demand, and planning for scenarios where demand might drop.
Childcare Booking System Tailored for Wraparound Care
Our online childcare booking system has been specifically designed for wraparound care providers. Developed over 10 years ago, the system has continuously evolved through feedback from childcare providers.
Some key features added based on feedback from wraparound care providers include:
- Electronic Registers
- Daily Registers (including medical and allergy information)
- Contract Bookings
- Late Fees / Same-day Rates
- Multiple Sign-in/Sign-out Options
- Improved Mail Merge Features
- Additional Reporting for Ofsted and Accounting
- Walking Buses
- Seven-Day Week Option
- Covid Bubbles
Through years of working with childcare providers, we’ve refined our booking system to meet all your wraparound care needs.
We’ve also put together a post highlighting some of the lesser-known features of our system that we believe are especially useful for after-school and breakfast clubs. Check out Why Our System is Perfect for After School and Breakfast Clubs.
