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

Children's Centres offer a range of services, information and support to children up to five years old and their families.

Nursery education for three- to four-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.

Getting financial help to send your child to nursery

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 music during early years and support from your local library.

Special educational needs in early years

Special educational support for younger children at nursery, playgroup or the first years at school.

Parks and play areas

Parks, play areas and public gardens in the county, plus how we are building and improving play areas.

Working and training in childcare and early years – Czone website

Information for childcare and early years workers on our website for children's services professionals.

Working together – partnerships, policies and plans

Our priorities and plans to support children and their families.

Contact the Early Years, Childcare and Extended Schools Service

For more advice please contact our team.