Childcare options and funding
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Childcare options
Types of childcare and the help available towards costs.
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Free childcare for 2 year olds
Find out if your 2 year old is eligible for free childcare and how to apply.
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Free childcare for 3 and 4 year olds
Find how to get free childcare for your 3 or 4 year old.
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Help paying for childcare
Information on childcare you can get help paying for.
Find childcare
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Search for childcare providers
Find West Sussex childcare by type of provision.
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Search for Nanny agencies
Agencies providing nannies to look after children in your own home.
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School drop-off and pickup
Find a West Sussex school or nursery drop-off or pickup provider.
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Providers offering free childcare places for 2 year olds
Find a registered provider of free childcare places for 2 year olds.
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Providers offering free childcare places for 3 and 4 year olds
Find a registered provider of free childcare for 3 and 4 year olds.
Other information
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Supporting your child as they prepare for school
Information and practical guidance about preparing to start school.
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Find family activities and support
Guidance for families on where to go for support.
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Right From The Start: West Sussex Early Years and Childcare Strategy 2024 to 2027
How we set out the vision and strategic priorities for Early Years and Childcare in West Sussex.
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Accessing childcare for children and young people with SEND
Information about accessing childcare for a child with SEND.