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Childcare and early education

Advice on childcare, pre-school, nurseries and paying for childcare.

Types of childcare

Find out about the different types of childcare available.
Free childcare for 2 year olds

Find out if your 2 year old is eligible for free childcare and how to apply.
Free childcare for 3 and 4 year olds

Find how to get free childcare for your 3 or 4 year old.
Accessing childcare

Find out who to contact for support with accessing childcare for all children, including those with a disability or additional needs.
Search for childcare

Search for childcare in West Sussex, including childminders, day nurseries and pre-school.
Help with childcare costs

Find out where you can get help and advice with your childcare costs.
Help and advice with childcare and early education

Contact the Family Information Service about childcare, family activities and support for parents and carers of 0-25 year olds.
Moving from pre-school to primary school

Advice on preparing for when your child moves from pre-school to school.