Childcare
Do you need help in finding information for services and support for your children or young person?
Are you looking for Childcare and don't know where to begin?
- As a parent/carer choosing the right Childcare, nursery, school or college is really important. You might want additional advice, support or information to help decide what is best for your family.
- Support and advice groups for families on Westmorland and Furness Families information
- Parent and Toddler Groups provide a meeting place for adults while their children play together and take part in activities.
- Are you looking for Things To Do for children and young people and don't know where to begin?
- Understanding your Maternity and paternity rights
Children and Families Information Service provides free information, advice and guidance about a wide range of services, activities and entitlements for families with 0 to 19 year olds through the Westmorland and Furness Children & Families Information Directory
Childcare Costs
Are you looking for support with Childcare costs?
You could get financial support with your childcare costs
- If you are a parent of a 2-year-old, he/she could be eligible for 15 hours of Free Childcare
- If you are a parent of a 3 and 4 year old he/she will be entitled to 15 hours of Free Childcare, starting at the school term after a child turns 3 years old.
- If you are a parent of a 3 and 4-year-old you could be eligible for 30 Hours of Free Childcare
In addition to the free early education for 2, 3 or 4 year olds there are other sources of help.
