Childcare

Choosing childcare and early education is a big step for you and your child.

The ChildcareLink national website (external link) provides childcare and early years information collected from over 170 English and Scottish local authorities, with sign-posting information from the Welsh National Assembly. The website helps you find useful information about the different types of childcare and early education in your local area and helps you to make the right choice for the whole family. The site also contains details of your local Children's Information Service, who can provide additional help and advice with all aspects of childcare and early years.

The details are updated on a regular basis and all providers are registered with, and inspected by OfSTED .

You can also contact Childcare Direct on 0800  0852863

Childcare Link provide a range of leaflets (in pdf format) to help you make the right decision in choosing the best childcare/nursery provision for your youngster.

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• Choosing a childminder (57kb)
• Choosing an out of school service (58kb)
• Choosing a nursery class or nursery school (55kb)
• Choosing a pre school playgroup (59kb)
• Choosing a nanny (75kb)
• What to look for top ten questions (81kb)