Finding childcare

To find what childcare provision is available in your area, use the contact details on the right or visit the Childcare Information Service website.

Childcare 

Choosing childcare and early education for your child is an important decision that you will have to make as a parent. Childcare can be offered by private, independent and voluntary providers. Many schools also offer childcare on site.

The following types of childcare and early years education are available in Cambridgeshire:

  • Childminders
  • Childminding networks
  • Day nurseries
  • Local authority maintained nursery schools and classes 
  • Pre-schools and playgroups
  • Private nursery schools
  • Independent schools
  • Out of school clubs
  • Breakfast clubs
  • Holiday clubs and playschemes

Finding childcare for children with a disability

We have a brokerage service to help parents/carers find childcare for children with a disability. 

Help with the cost

The Childcare Information Service can advise parents on paying for childcare and financial support available.  The Service has a web-based estimator to calculate the best options for parents and the type and level of tax credits they may be entitled to.

Last updated: Thursday 17 November 2011, 15:36

ContactsContacts

Childcare Information Service
Young Lives
17 Bridge Street
St Ives
Cambs
PE27 5EH

Telephone: 0345 04 54 014
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