Early years and childcare

Find out about children's centres, search for nurseries and learn about free early learning for your child.

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Find a children's centre The centres provide free services for children under 5 and their families.
 
Find nursery / childcare providers Search online or call the Childcare and Family Information Service (CAFIS).
 
Childcare training courses Childcare training courses offered by the council.
 
Free early learning for 3 and 4 year olds Children are entitled to 15 hours of free early education per week.
 
Free early learning for 2 year olds How to access places for 2 year olds in the most vulnerable and excluded families.