Finding childcare

Free childcare, childminders, nursery places, Sure Start Children's Centres, before and after school holiday care.

Services

  • Check if your council offers free early education and childcare

  • Employer and employee guide to unpaid parental leave - eligibility, how much leave can be taken and notice periods, postponing leave

  • Apply for a place in a nursery school for children under 5 through your local council

  • Search for Ofsted inspection reports for childminders and childcare providers, schools, colleges, further education providers, children and families services

  • Contact your local council to find a registered childminder - Family Information Service, early years education, childcare and family support in your area

News and communications

Research and statistics