Finding childcare
You can look for childcare using our online directory called ESCIS. This stands for the East Sussex Community Information Service. ESCIS has its own website.
To make ESCIS work best for you, use the search filters. In the 'What are you looking for' search box, type the kind of childcare you need. For example:
- nurseries
- childminders
- playgroups
- wraparound care (before and after school clubs)
- holiday clubs
- nannies
Then filter by distance. ESCIS works well when you give it a postcode.
ESCIS explainer video
ESCIS has made a video called How to search in ESCIS. This video can help you find what you are looking for.
Want to know more about a childcare provider?
ESCIS listings have a link to the registered provider’s Ofsted report.
Advice on choosing childcare
The Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) has advice on:
Leaving children on their own
For information about babysitting and leaving children at home on their own, see the NSPCC advice.
Still have childcare questions?
- Email: Customer Relations, Family Information Service
- Phone: 0345 60 80 192 Monday to Friday, 10 am to 3 pm
- Text: 07797 870 317
