Crèches
Crèches offer occasional short-term care for children.
Find childcare
Find childcare most suited to your needs and learn about help paying for it.
In this section
Disabled children
Help with finding suitable childcare to meet the needs of your child and family.
Childminders
Childminders are self employed and usually look after children in the childminder’s own home.
Arranging childcare
Simple steps on how to arrange childcare and things to ask before signing a contract.
Paying for childcare
Help and advice for parents and carers on paying for childcare.
Nannies, au pairs, babysitters
People who are employed to look after your child or children at your home.
Day nurseries
Providing childcare for babies as young as six weeks to pre-school four year olds.
Out of school clubs
Some school children need safe care before and after school hours and also during school holidays.
Preschools and nursery schools
Play and education sessions for children from two to four years.
Toddler groups
Opportunities for parents, carers and children to meet together to play and share experiences.