Jackie-90, Please note the start age for school is 6 yrs old, most schools offer free preschool from3 yrs which is optional but great for the young ones to learn the language
- What public schools are near that area?
There are a lot of schools in the area and in the main they are all good, you will have to register on the padron, have a residencia and have your children’s vaccinations up to date. A local doctor will check and update / advise (bring the children’s UK medical book with you) you will probably need a SIP card which may be difficult to get
- What is a good career? I was thinking of doing childcare and maybe becoming a childminder for other english speaking families ( i will try learning To speak spanish)
Very few career opportunities legal or not and as has been said they are low paid. No great demand for full time child minders due to lack of money for most. Seasonal work in bars, restaurants, shops are few and far between due to demand
- Would a childminder be needed in spain?
Are you a registered child minder as that will be required and if English qualifications they will need official translations
- Do you get any government help in spain like we do here with child benefits ect..?
No – unless you have paid into the system and that includes no automatic health care. Even after paying into the system benefits are very low, minimal and difficult to claim
- Wheres best and cheap to rent?
Many places in and around Quesada such as Benijofar, los Montesinos, Rojales, Almoradi, Torrevieja, San Miguel, Entre Narajos, San Luis to name a few
Sorry to be negative but telling you how it is. I would suggest you come over for a couple of months and try it out before you commit. A lot of people can offer help and advice but if they want paying avoid and use common sense.
Talk to those who have families and have been here a while
Good luck and do as much research as you can