Early years and childcare

Help with childcare costs

Support available for parents of 2, 3 and 4 year olds

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Coronavirus guidance

Please see our latest coronavirus advice and information relating to educational settings and childcare providers.

Early years and childcare (EYCC) for families

To view the agreed school term dates for Northamptonshire schools, visit our school term dates page.

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Help paying for childcare

How to get funded childcare for 2, 3 and 4 year olds and the Early Years Pupil Premium

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Find childcare

Use our Children and Families Service Finder to find a childminder, pre-school or nursery

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Children's Centre services

Children's Centre services offer support to families who have children aged 0 to 5 years old

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Your child's development

Check that your child’s welfare, development and learning goals are being met

Information for childcare providers

Find information on funding, training, the early years foundation stage (EYFS) and teaching resources

Providers information