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Information for Parents

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

Knowsley Childcare Information Service

Free help & assistance finding childcare

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

Childcare Choices

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

Children in Foster Care and the 30 hours childcare entitlement

How to apply and FAQ

Early years education

Information on finding a nursery, childminder or pre-school and what your child will learn.

Eligibility for free early education entitlement for 2 year olds & EYPP under Universal Credit

Information Leaflet Example and blank Universal Credit Monthly statement

Find an Ofsted Inspection Report

Search for Ofsted inspection reports

Grandparents Plus

Grandparents Plus is the only national charity (England and Wales) dedicated to grandparents and their role

Healthy Start

With Healthy Start, you get free vouchers every week to spend on milk, plain fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables, and infant formula milk.

Help with childcare costs

Government information about what childcare support costs are available

Helping Children with Autism & ADHD Fall Asleep

The complete guide to helping your child fall asleep naturally

Nursery Education in Knowsley

Free Flexible Nursery Education for three and four year olds

Talking to your child about starting nursery

Before they make their first visit you can help to prepare them by chatting to them about what it will be like and how they will enjoy it.

Tax-Free Childcare: 10 things parents should know

Here’s the top ten things to know about the scheme…

Advice for parents looking for registered childcare in Knowsley

Options and advice about choosing quality childcare

Check what help you could get with childcare costs

Check what help you might be able to get with childcare schemes like tax credits, Tax-Free Childcare, etc.

Childcare News

30 hrs information

Get Tax-Free Childcare: step by step

Check if you’re eligible for Tax-Free Childcare, how to apply and how to pay your childcare provider.