Find out about childcare, education and leisure services for children under 5 in Hackney.

• Children’s Centres
  Have you visited your local Children’s Centre yet? They provide FREE services, such as drop-ins, family support and health services for families with children under 5. They also provide nurseries which you have to pay for.
• Childcare for under 5’s
  Nurseries, playgroups and childminders provide places for children under 5 to play, learn and have fun while their parents work or study or are busy elsewhere. Find out where they are, and information on paying for them.
• Family Support
  To find out what services are here to help you.
• Schools
  You need to put your child’s name to start school when they are 3! They start when they are 4 years old. Apply through the Learning Trust’s school admissions team.
• Things to do with under 5’s
  From toy libraries to drop-ins, this leaflet lists some local services.