You have two options: either nurseries & playgroups which are for children under 5 years old to play, learn and have fun in groups; or childminders who look after children in the childminders own home.

Nurseries and playgroups

• Choosing a nursery or playgroup
  Nurseries & playgroups are for children under 5 years old to play, learn and have fun in groups, while their parents work or study or are busy elsewhere.

Childminders

• Childminders
  If you would prefer someone to look after your child in a home environment, then also try childminders.

All children

• Paying for childcare
  Information on ways to pay for your childcare.
• Free nursery education for 3 & 4 year olds
  All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to free part-time nursery education.
• To find out about what your child will do
  All schools and early years providers have to follow a structure of learning, development and care for children, called the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Working in a nursery

• If you work in a nursery

• If you would like to work in a nursery
  Find out more about jobs being advertised and courses working with children.

• 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.

This information is provided by the Family Information Service.

Helpline: 020 8820 7590
Email: FIS
2nd Floor, TLC Building
1 Reading Lane, E8 1GQ
Mon - Fri 9:00 - 17:00