Childcare
Family Hubs (Children's centres), nurseries, daycare, childminders, playgroups and more
Types of childcare
Nurseries
Apply for a free nursery place
What your child will learn at nursery
Clubs and playschemes
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Childcare for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Paying for childcare
Free childcare for children aged 9 months to 2 years old
Free early education for 2 year olds
30 hours free childcare for 3 and 4 year olds
Information, guidance and Council responsibilities
Scarlet fever and Group A strep infections
Standards and guidance for childcare providers
The Council's responsibilities and duties for early education and childcare