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Early years and childcare

Help with childcare costs

Information about schemes that fund free childcare. What to do if you're having problems with your free childcare.

Free early education entitlement

Find out about funded early education for 9 months to 4 year olds and working families.

Types of childcare

Information about the different types of early years childcare, from childminders to nurseries and pre-schools.

Find a local childcare provider

Council-approved early years childcare providers in Southwark.

Childcare sufficiency assessment report

The council has a duty to make sure there's enough childcare in Southwark. Read our childcare sufficiency assessment report.

Childcare standards and regulations

Ofsted regulates childcare standards. Find out how and which providers must be Ofsted-registered. Report a concern.

Page last updated: 12 December 2024

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