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. Find out where your nearest one is.

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 the Play Development Service, 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 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

Includes details of the Children and Young People's Plan, the Children and Young People's Trust and Local Partnerships for Children, with information for practitioners.

Contact the Early Years, Childcare and Extended Schools Service

For more advice please contact our team.