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
Your guide to becoming a childminder
Support, steps and costs