This section provides information for Hackney parents about all of the aspects of information regarding childcare resources in the borough.

• Childcare sufficiency
  Outlines the basic criteria which childcare should meet to be deemed sufficient.
• Finding Childcare
  This guide lists information for nurseries, playgroups and pre-schools, after school clubs and breakfast clubs, parent & toddler groups, Toy libraries and adventure playgrounds.
• Every Parent Matters
  Every Parent Matters is a useful leaflet giving you advice on how you can help your child to make the most of their time in nursery, childminders, playgroups etc. It also offers help on understanding the benefits of play in your child's educational learning.
• Private Fostering (LBH website)
  Is someone else looking after your child or children?
  Are you looking after someone else’s child?
  If the answer is yes to either of these questions then you may be part of a private fostering arrangement.
• Choosing childcare
  We have provided some answers to important questions regarding the choice of childcare in Hackney.
• Childcare and the Law
  Find about the law and regulations, which are aimed to maintain a high quality of the education, which is provided for children in Hackney.
• Paying for childcare
  How much will it cost? This section aims to answer the questions regarding expenses surrounding your child's care.
• Special Educational Needs
  Find out about all Special Education Needs' services provided in Hackney.
• Choosing a Pre-School/Playgroup
  The following section provides answers to your questions about how to choose a pre-school/playgroup in Hackney.
• Choosing a nursery for your child
  The following section provides answers to your questions about how to choose a pre-school/playgroup in Hackney.
• Free nursery
  All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to a free part-time nursery education place. It doesn’t matter how much you earn.
• Choosing an Out of School Service
  The following section provides Hackney parents information regarding out of school services for their children.
• Choosing a Childminder
  Information on selecting a childminder, an OFSTED registered person to look after children in domestic premises, usually in the childminder's own home.
• Early Years in Hackney
  Read our Early Years in Hackney booklet and learn more about the services we intend to make available to all young children, their families and families expecting children in the borough
• Starting Primary School
  The following section aims to provide parents with information and resources for Hackney parents in the process of enrolling their children in primary school.
• Sure Local Programmes
  Sure Start Website www.surestart.gov.uk
• Talk Magazine
  Talk, our magazine for Parents. Learning more about childcare choices, out of school options and useful tips on relating to helping your child get a better start.