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Childcare & Early Education

Information on childcare/nursery education and the support available. Find out what is the 2 year nursery offer.

Knowsley Childcare Information Service

Finding childcare, free help and assistance.

Childcare Brokerage Service for Parents with a Disabled Child or requiring bespoke childcare

Find childcare in Knowsley

Search for childcare within Knowsley. If your child has SEND requirements please enquire via the Brokerage Service 0800 085 2022

Free childcare places for 2-year-olds

Children approaching their second birthday MAY be eligible for a free, high quality childcare place.

Application for Two Year Old Offer

Submit your application for 2 year funding online

Three and four-year-olds

All three and four-year-old children are entitled to 15 hours a week free early years provision.

30 hours FREE Childcare for 3 & 4 year olds

Working parents MAY be entitled to additional free childcare for three and four year olds.

Tax-Free Childcare for children under 12

Tax-Free Childcare opens to parents whose youngest child is under 12. See also Childcare Choices tab.

Childcare Choices

Government website about childcare costs. Whether you have toddlers or teens, you MAY be entitled to financial support.

Information for Childcare Providers

Useful information and documents

Information for Parents

Childcare NEWS, Childcare Choices, advice about nurseries & childminders, becoming a childminder and advice about costs.

Is Childminding For You?

So, you are thinking about becoming a Childminder. Here is the information you need before making an application and what to do next.

Coram Family and Childcare

Childcare guides: local childcare and steps for choosing; help with costs; guide to childcare for children with SEND.