Related documents

• KITES newsletter
• Nursery nutrition survey

Childcare, playgroups and nurseries

Advice and information

• KITES Family Information Service – call or email, six days a week.
  KITES can give you advice on every aspect of childcare, including parenting and support groups. They can explain the options, and help find all kinds of childcare from crèches to out-of-school clubs, including drop-ins and toy libraries. KITES does not recommend or endorse individual providers.

See also:

• KITES newsletter and quarterly reports – for parents as well as those working in childcare.
• Choosing childcare – a quick introduction to your options, with some useful links.
• Childminding Coordinators – contact your local Area Childminding Coordinator for information and advice.

Find childcare providers

• ChildcareLink – a government backed national website.
  Click on ‘childcare search’ to find a choice of childcare in your area, including playgroups and nurseries. The site also publishes childcare vacancies and information about national standards.
• Childcare listings from East Sussex Community Information Service – an alphabetical directory of facilities. Narrow down the results using the drop-down 'local areas' box.

Financial help with childcare costs

• Help with childcare costs – detailed advice for everyone, whatever your circumstances, from a special Day Care Trust website.