Early years and childcare

Families Information Service (FIS)

Find free, impartial information and advice on services for children, young people and families across West Northamptonshire

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

Children's Centres

Children's Centre services in Northamptonshire offer a range of support to families of children from birth to 5 years old

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