News & Events

Play & Learn at d’Auvergne visit Chestnut Farm

Recently the children, staff and parents/carers from Play & Learn at d’Auvergne were invited to visit Chestnut Farm Sanctuary by Best Start Partnership Jersey as part of their 50... March 27, 2025

Annual Review 2024

Please find our latest Annual Review here. March 5, 2025

JCCT Holiday Season Opening Hours

Although our support in the community continues over the festive period, the Jersey Child Care Trust office will be closed from Monday 23rd December at 3pm until 2nd January... December 19, 2024

‘Christmas at the Museum’ Brings Festive Cheer to Over 200 Families and Supporters

We hosted our magical ‘Christmas at the Museum’ event last week at the Jersey Museum, bringing festive joy to over 200 families and supporters of the charity. The event,... December 16, 2024

Baccata Group Hosts Magical Ice Skating Evening for JCCT Families

The Jersey Child Care Trust (JCCT) recently enjoyed an evening on the ice, thanks to the generosity of Baccata Group. In a private session held at Jersey On Ice,... December 13, 2024

Thousands support JCCT at St Martin’s Bonfire event

Jersey Child Care Trust was the chosen charity for this year’s St Martin’s Bonfire. Thousands came and enjoyed this wonderful community event with live music, good food, a roaring... December 10, 2024

Over 160 practitioners book on JCCT Seminar: What really matters for 0-3 year olds

We recently hosted a highly successful Knowledge Makes Change (KMC) seminar, attracting booking from over 160 practitioners from Jersey’s child and family workforce to the Freedom Centre. The event,... December 9, 2024

Jersey Child Care Trust announces winners of 2024 Annual Awards

We are thrilled to announce the winners of our recent 2024 Annual Awards, which honour outstanding individuals and groups who have made exceptional contributions to improving the lives of... December 2, 2024

JCCT Annual Raffle Draw – Thursday 14th November 2024

1st Prize – Ticket 0383 (Thermomix TM6) 2nd Prize – Ticket 1352 (£1,000 cash) 3rd Prize – Ticket 1190 (£500 Jersey Heritage Holiday Let Voucher) *All winners were contacted... November 15, 2024

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, 2024

New 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, 2024

We 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, 2024

Zoo 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, 2024

Coming 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, 2024

Annual Raffle tickets now on sale

We are excited to announce that tickets for our annual JCCT raffle are now on sale. Don’t miss you chance to win one of our fantastic prizes: 1st Prize:... June 28, 2024

Celebrating 10 Years of Pirates and Princesses Fundraiser

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our tenth Anniversary Pirates and Princesses Fundraiser, inviting nurseries and child carers to join us in dressing up, learning new songs... June 27, 2024

Variety – The Children’s Charity donates £5,000 worth of specialist toys to support children with disabilities

Variety- The Children’s Charity has generously donated £5,000 worth of toys specially chosen for children supported by us in local nurseries and preschools. Recognising the unique needs of children... June 25, 2024

Inside the Heart of Charity – Exclusive Interview with our JCCT Ambassador Lili

Pictured - Lili Calvani June 3, 2024

The sweet success of sell out cookies

Volunteer baker Jacki Braid created 100 Valentine’s Day themed cookies to raise funds for Jersey Child Care Trust. Jacki delivered the exquisite cookies the day before Valentine’s Day and... May 8, 2024

Easter Play Session: Engaging Children and Families

Fifty children and their parents joined us at Pip’s Place for two fun play sessions. The floors were decorated with coloured tapes to balance on, jump over, drive toy... May 1, 2024

Nursery programme introduces mini mavericks to the wonders of aviation

Children in ten island nursery schools will embark on a journey of discovery with the return of the Ogier Engineer programme this month. The programme is part of a... April 19, 2024

Executive Director’s Inspirational visit to Guernsey

JCCT was funded by a group of Guernsey Funders to deliver four sessions to 50 different Guernsey charities recently to help them measure and tell others about the impact... April 4, 2024

Seeking – Special Needs Support Worker

Giving children their best start in life, one smile at a time! Join us as a Special Needs Support Worker to provide one-to-one support to a child with additional... March 19, 2024

Seeking – Programme Coordinator

We are seeking a Programme Coordinator for our Special Needs Inclusion Programme. This is a part time admin role and you’ll be a crucial part of the Trust’s office... March 19, 2024

Annual Review 2023

Please find our latest Annual Review here. February 28, 2024

Training and developing our childcare workforce

Pictured – Assistant Support Worker Gracie at a Busy Bees nursery – Dasa Wharton Photography In common with the whole early years sector, we have seen an increased need... February 22, 2024

Step right up! Variety’s ‘Cirque du Jersey’ is coming to town

Variety, the ‘Children’s Charity of Jersey’, have announced a spectacular event to support this year’s fundraising. The Summer Extravaganza will pay homage to the nostalgia, fun and thrills of... January 11, 2024

Best Start Plus Nursery Programme Families Celebrate Festive Fun at Pip’s Place Event

Children and families benefiting from the Best Start Plus Nursery Funding Programme recently enjoyed festivities at Pip’s Place during a Christmas Drop-In event held over two days. The event... December 19, 2023

Outstanding Achievements at the Wilma Allan Award 2023

We are thrilled to announce Natalie Lempriere as the recipient of the prestigious Wilma Allan Award 2023. Nominated by Mrs Louise Jones-Butel, Manager of Nestling Day Care, Natalie has... November 21, 2023

Third Sector Director of the Year Award

The recent Institute of Directors Jersey Awards ceremony saw Fiona Vacher, our Executive Director awarded with the IoD Jersey Third Sector Director of the Year Award. Celebrating Fiona’s remarkable... November 14, 2023

Honoured with 2nd Place for Outstanding Achievement at the Jersey Charity Awards

We are thrilled to announce that the Jersey Child Care Trust has been awarded second place for Outstanding Achievement for a Large Charity at the prestigious Jersey Charity Awards,... September 18, 2023

The voice of lived experience

Pictured – Tové de Chazal Gant and her daughter Executive Director, Fiona Vacher, recently attended the Lloyds Bank Foundation for the Channel Islands’ annual seminar, which focused on putting... July 31, 2023

Signing up to an inclusive welcome at Jersey’s Ports

Pictured – Emma Lawrence from JCCT teaching Makaton to Ports of Jersey staff The Jersey Child Care Trust is working with Ports of Jersey to help make air and... July 24, 2023

Regular Giving Campaign Launch

Charity Launches Regular Giving Campaign to Help More Children in Jersey The Jersey Child Care Trust (JCCT) has launched a new Regular Giving Campaign to make it possible for... July 21, 2023

Makaton Level 1 Training for Early Years Practitioners

We are now able to offer Makaton (using signs and symbols as a method of communication) training with our Makaton licensed trainer. Today over 100,000 children and adults use... July 19, 2023

Volunteers Week

Pictured – JCCT volunteers Lili and Leo Calvani at the cake stall During the first week of June we joined organisations across the Island to say thank you to... July 17, 2023

Seeking – Special Needs Support Workers

The Jersey Child Care Trust are searching for full time and part time support workers – a minimum of 20 hours a week up to 38 hours a week,... July 12, 2023

25th Anniversary Raffle

Jersey Child Care Trust’s 25th Anniversary Raffle tickets are now on sale, with first prize of a 2023 Apple MacBook Pro – 14.2 inch (M2), second prize of £1,000... July 3, 2023

The ‘All 4 Megan’ Crew

A group of old school friends are aiming to complete the upcoming Sark to Jersey and Jersey to Carteret rowing race this July and all whilst raising funds and... June 8, 2023

Director of the Year – Award Nomination

Our Executive Director, Fiona Vacher has been nominated for a 2023 Institute of Directors, Director of the Year Award in the category of Third Sector. Members of the public,... May 19, 2023

JCCT hosts Project Trident student from Les Quennevais School

Les Quennevais student, Cassie Ferreira joined JCCT for two week’s Trident work experience.  Discovering what it would be like working with us Cassie said “I chose the JCCT because... May 12, 2023

JCCT deliver Training and Development to Childcare Workforce

As part of the Workforce Development Strand of the Best Start Programme, our trainers are delivering the MAYBO licensed course with its early years focus to over 500 childcare... May 5, 2023

Wilma Allan Award Nominations 2023

The Annual Wilma Allan Award was created to recognise a student or recently qualified practitioner whose practice has been noticed as going ‘above and beyond’. The award was created... May 3, 2023

JCCT Patron’s visit to Busy Bees Le Providence Nursery

JCCT Patron, Dr Karen Kyd visited Busy Bees La Providence (LP) Nursery to meet some of the people behind the scenes at JCCT who make such a difference to... April 28, 2023

Let’s Inject Quality into Childcare Plans

Our Executive Director, Fiona Vacher was invited to comment on the recent announcements and discussions around working parents and childcare with this article published in the Jersey Evening Post... April 21, 2023

Annual Review 2022

Please find our latest Annual Review here February 24, 2023

Christmas at the Museum

In December over 100 children, their families and our supporters were invited to join us at the Jersey Museum for our Christmas Event. Ogier gifted the venue to our charity... February 1, 2023

Wilma Allan Award 2022

In their first official engagement with the local children’s charity on Monday 28th November 2022 , His Excellency and Dr Kyd presented The Wilma Allan Award to this year’s... December 16, 2022

New Patrons for JCCT

His Excellency, Vice Admiral Jerry Kyd, and Dr. Kyd have become joint patrons of the Jersey Child Care Trust and in their first official engagement with the Trust presented... December 14, 2022

Donation helps children with disabilities go to nursery

A donation of £53,000 from the Philip Gower Charitable Foundation to the Special Needs Inclusion Programme will provide 3,500 hours of specialist support for children with disabilities to access... October 31, 2022

Family Day at the Zoo

Families enrolled on our Best Start Plus Programme enjoyed a wonderful day at the zoo this summer thanks to Durrell’s Access to Nature initiative. Our families spent the morning... July 13, 2022

Jersey Children’s Day

The Trust took part in celebrating Jersey Children’s Day on the 3rd July.  We joined in the fun with many others who support children and families at Millbrook Park. We... July 3, 2022

New Chairman Appointed

The Jersey Child Care Trust has appointed its new Chair, following a rigorous selection and recruitment process, overseen by the Appointments Commission. Phillip Callow has been appointed as the... May 12, 2022

Annual Review 2021

The Jersey Child Care Trust was established in 1997 and is registered with the Charity Commission. Putting families first is at the heart of what we do. We help... March 1, 2022

We are looking for a new chair to lead board

The Jersey Child Care Trust was established in 1997 and is registered with the Charity Commission. Putting families first is at the heart of what we do. We help... August 12, 2021