Childcare, playgroups and nurseries

Advice for parents or carers

• Family Information Service – advice on every aspect of childcare – from crèches to out-of-school clubs – including parenting and support groups. Call or email, six days a week.
• Choosing childcare – a quick introduction to your options including au pairs, childminders, crèches, day nurseries, nannies, nurseries and pre-schools.

Find childcare providers

• Find childcare and nurseries – Parent Know How Directory
  Just type your town or postcode and click Search to find a choice of childcare in your area, including playgroups and nurseries.
• 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.

Advice for childminders

• Childminding Coordinators – contact your local Area Childminding Coordinator for information and advice.