Find out how to make the right childcare choice. These pages offer free and impartial advice on a wide range of childcare in Hackney.

• Holidays
  More information about holiday playschemes.
• Childcare and play for 0–5’s
  For more information on nurseries, playgroups, childminders, free part-time nursery education for 3 & 4 year olds and paying for childcare.
• Childcare and play for 5–13’s
  For more information on afterschool/breakfast clubs, holiday activities, childminders and paying for childcare.
• Children’s Centres
  Are great places for under 5’s and their parents/carers. As well as nurseries, they provide free play drop-ins, easy access to health services, support services for difficult times as well as access to childminders.
• Information for providers
  Information for staff who work in a nursery, playgroup, out of school club or as a childminder. Or people who want to set up a new childcare service in Hackney.
• Find out more
  Information on what we’re planning to do in Hackney around play and childcare services and the government’s agenda on childcare and play.