Give a child their best start in life
We’re making a difference to children’s lives
Help children when it matters most
JERSEY CHARITY OF THE YEAR
2021 Outstanding Achievement for a Medium Charity
A local Jersey charity helping children and families, when it matters most.
80% of our brain development occurs by the age of three years. It is crucial that children have their best start in life. Our focus is on making this happen for every child in Jersey.
In 2022 we gave 219 children their best start in life. We know there are many more children you need us. By creating a community who share our mission and give regularly to JCCT, we will give more children the help they need, when it matters most.
Fiona Vacher
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Childcare Information
Helping families find the right childcare for them.
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Helping children and families when it matters most.
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Ross’ Story
It has been very difficult but your support means Ross keeps his routine and his friends and I can keep working. Because of JCCT there is light at the end of the tunnel for us all as a family
Gray’s Story
You guys are honestly the best. I am still speechless as to the amazing support you all provide for families – we feel very lucky to have JCCT in our lives – thank you.
A volunteer’s story
It was an absolute pleasure to be involved in the great work JCCT are doing . To be involved, even in a small way, was a very rewarding experience.
Recent News
Nursery programme enables Jersey’s pre-schoolers to explore the wonders of aviation – another soaring success!
As we move into Autumn, our 2024 Engineers Programme draws to a close and what a success it has been. Over 200 nursery children from across the island embarked... September 27, 2024New pilot nursery provision for 2- to 3-year-olds at d’Auvergne school
The Jersey Child Care Trust (JCCT) in conjunction with the Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning, Deputy Rob Ward are opening a new nursery provision for 2-3 year olds... September 24, 2024We are recruiting – Nursery Officers
Are you a Level 3 qualified practitioner looking for part time, term time only work? We have an exciting project lined up and have a couple of vacancies for... August 19, 2024Zoo Adventure for Families and Children
Children who access the Best Start Plus Nursery Funding programme and their parents had the opportunity to visit Jersey Zoo last week. Families explored the zoo at their leisure... July 17, 2024Coming up – Zoo Trip for Families
Fifty children and their parents have been invited to join us for our forthcoming Day Trip to the Zoo at Durrell. The children all access our Best Start Nursery... July 8, 2024Help us raise more smiles
With your support, we can help more children and families when it matters most.