Early years and childcare

Find a childcare provider

Use our Children and Families Service Finder to find a provider

Get help paying for childcare

Find out what you are eligible to claim and how

Strong start

​The Strong Start team supports families with babies and young children aged under 5

Funding information for childcare providers

Guidance on delivering childcare including how to register and log in to the Provider Portal

Starting a childcare business on the Ofsted Early Years Register

Information how to start a childcare business and on the type of childcare you can provide

Advice and support for early education and childcare providers

Information on services for early years providers