Parents and Carers
The Childcare Information Services holds a database of childcare providers in the borough this includes contact details, costs, opening times and vacancies for different types of childcare including; childminders, day nurseries, out of school clubs, holiday play schemes, playgroups, parent and toddler groups and crèches.
We also provide information on:
- Children Centres
- Toy Libraries
- Helping with Childcare Costs
- Local and National Family and Children Services
- Flexible Working
- Time Off for Family
- Childcare and OFSTED
We also offer a Childcare Brokerage Service which provides advice, guidance and practical support with your childcare - enabling you to return to education, employment or training.
We have an online form designed to help you find suitable childcare and to provide you with information on childcare related services.
Whether you have never accessed formal childcare before, or are looking for the right childcare provision to suit your needs, our staff will support you to ensure that childcare does not hold you back.