Find childcare and early education

How to find childcare

Go to our Family Information Services directory to find:

• childcare and early education, such as nurseries and childminders
• day care for children under 5 years old
• after school and holiday clubs
• childcare in your own home

Help with finding childcare

Get in touch with us if you need advice. We can:

• help you search for childcare and early education
• give you advice about paying for childcare
• contact childcare providers to discuss what you need

Help with childcare costs

Go to the GOV.UK website to:

• check if you can get help with childcare costs
• find out how nurseries can get funding for children who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) with the Additional Early Years Support Funding and the Disability Access Fund.