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Childcare and early education

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

Childcare options

Details of the different types of childcare available, the help available towards costs and the benefits to your child.
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.
Moving from pre-school to primary school

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