Pre-school childcare and early years

Childcare, nurseries and playgroups

Links to the Family Information Service, and other ways to help you find childcare, parenting and family support.

Children's Centres

Your one-stop-shop offering practical support for parents with young children. Find your nearest Children's Centre and how they can help.

Nursery education for 3–4 year olds

Everything you need to know about starting your child at nursery.

Babysitting

What age a babysitter should be and when it is OK to leave children at home alone.

Financial help

Find out about funding for three and four year olds in nursery education.

Helping your child to learn

Information on what help is available, including the Play Development Service, music during early years and support from your local library.

Special educational needs

Information on special educational support for your young child.

Parks and play areas

Details of parks and play areas across East Sussex. Includes details of how we are building and improving play areas across East Sussex.

Czone – Childcare and early years

Information for those working in childcare and early years on czone – the website for people working in Children's Services in East Sussex. Includes help for those wanting to start out in childcare, and training and advice for existing childcare businesses.

Working together – partnerships, policies and plans

An overview of our priorities and plans to support children and their families in the county.

Contact the Early Years, Childcare and Extended Schools Service

For more advice please contact our team.