Children and families

Consultation on childcare in Liverpool

We are consulting on the childcare needs of parents and carers living and/or working in Liverpool. If you have children aged 0-14, or are a parent/carer of a child or young person with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) of age 0-18, we would like to hear your views. Find out more and how to comment.

Early years and childcare

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

Find a children's centre

A range of free services for children under 5 and their families.

Find a nursery or childcare provider

Search online or call Liverpool's Early Help Information Service.

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 two year olds

How to access places for 2 year olds in the most vulnerable and excluded families.

How to become a registered childminder

Find out how to become a registered childminder in Liverpool. 

Childcare Business Support Service

We can help you thrive in the ever competitive childcare market.

Early Years Pupil Premium

Providers of free early years education can claim an Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) of up to £300 per year.

Early help directory

If you're looking for local services or activities for children, young people and families the early help directory is a great place to start.

SEND Local Offer

Liverpool's Local Offer sets out the support that young people with disabilities up to the age of 25 can expect.

24 Magic Months app

The first two years of your baby’s life are the most important for their growth and development. Our app will help you mark every milestone.