Find childcare providers, activities for under 5s and how to apply for a school place for your child
Childcare and support
Activities for pre-school children
Find and book Strong Start sessions including baby massage, and discover events for parents and carers of under 5s in your local area
Get help paying for childcare
Find out what you are eligible to claim and how
Healthy Start scheme
Everything you need to know about the Healthy Start scheme - including what the scheme involves and how to register
Hearing and vision specialist support for children and young people
We support children and young people who need specialist hearing support, vision support or both
Dental health for babies and toddlers
Tooth decay is the most common dental disease affecting toddlers, children and young people in England
Preparing for school years
Getting your child into education
How the education system works in England, and how to apply for a school place
When to apply for a primary school place
In Northamptonshire, children are eligible to start school (in reception year) in the September following their 4th birthday
Finding a school
Search by name or postcode for a school in Northamptonshire
Help with the cost of going to school
Find information about school travel assistance, free school meals and pupil premium, and school uniform grants
More services and resources
Nurseries and childminders: Find a childcare provider
Search for registered childcare and early education providers by postcode or name of setting and find Ofsted reports.
Health Visitors
Health Visiting teams provide health support to families from pregnancy until children are 5 years old. This includes infant feeding, healthy lifestyles and intensive support for young parents.
Resources and advice
The BBC Tiny Happy People website has lots of resources and advice for parents of under 5s - you can also learn about your child's brain development and how they come to understand the world
Screen time guidance for under 5s
Juggling family life and raising children in a digital world can be challenging. Find out more about how to support healthy screen habits for children under 5.
EasyPeasy app
Discover thousands of parenting tips and activities, personalised for you and your 0-to-5-year-old, from a diverse community of families, practitioners, and early years experts.
Funded by UK Government - find out more about Best Start in Life.