Finding childcare

Choosing childcare is a big step for you and your child.

All Early Years Registered Providers must work to the conditions set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage found on GOV.UK.

There are many different types of childcare which you may need to consider. To find out more, read our Childcare: make the right choice leaflet (PDF 1.6Mb).

You can also read our top tips when looking for childcare leaflet (PDF 131Kb).

To find out about before and after school care for primary school aged children, visit our wraparound childcare webpage.

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All Early Years Registered Providers are subject to Ofsted inspections and graded on the quality of their learning and development. The grade descriptors are:

  • outstanding
  • good
  • requires improvement, formally satisfactory
  • inadequate

You can find the education inspection framework on GOV.UK.