Childcare, playgroups and nurseries Family Information Service Advice on every aspect of childcare, including crèches, playgroups, nurseries, out-of-school clubs, parenting and support groups. Call or email, five days a week. 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. Choosing childcare a quick introduction to your options including au pairs, childminders, crèches, day nurseries, nannies, nurseries and pre-schools. 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 Our factsheet – Financial help for families Detailed advice for everyone, whatever your circumstances. From pregnancy through nursery, to school and parenting a student, whether your family includes a carer or someone with special needs. See also: Your money – financial advice DirectGov – Expecting or bringing up children benefits Paying for childcare – tax credit checker Advice for childminders and childcare businesses Local Area Childminding Coordinators Czone – working as a home based childminder Czone – Childcare and early years Jobs and training in childcare