Childcare, pre-schools, and nurseries

Find information and advice on childcare costs and funding, types of childcare and finding childcare

In this section

Find childcare

Choosing and finding a childcare service

Help to pay for childcare

Find out about funded childcare schemes

Starting nursery, pre-school or school

When a child can start nursery and school

Holiday, activities, and food programme

Book and access the HAF programme

Early Years Pupil Premium

Support for eligible 3–4s at nursery or preschool

Early Years Support Panel Referral

Refer a child and their family for support

Disability Access Funding (DAF)

Funding help for children on Disability Allowance

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