Childcare and Nurseries

Use the links below to find the following types of provision in your locality.

• Childminders

• Day nurseries

• Nursery schools/classes

• Out of school care

• Pre-school playgroups

• Toddler groups

www.schoolsfinder.direct.gov.uk

To access Ofsted reports for childminders and nurseries, please use the link below:
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/oxcare_providers/list
You can search by postcode to find your nearest providers.

You can also contact the Children’s Information Service, for advice on choosing and paying for childcare, on their Freephone number (0800 195 0137).  They can also be contacted by e-mail at LancsCIS@ed.lancscc.gov.uk
For further details on childcare, the following websites also give information on local providers:
www.childrenfirst.lancashire.gov.uk
www.childcarelink.gov.uk/lancashire

To find out more about holiday activities available in your local area, please use the link below:
www.lancsycs.org/go4it