Childcare and family support information

For parents looking for childcare or information on Sure Start

  • Looking for childcare?

    If you live in Manchester the friendly team at Manchester Children’s Information Service can provide you with detailed childcare information ildcare pack which containing lots of useful guidance booklets.
  • Adult and child on computer

    Parenting

    Information on parenting classes, advice and support, 'tip-sheets' and Manchester City Council's Parenting Strategy

  • Childcare Sufficiency

    From April 2008 Manchester City Council will have a legal duty to provide sufficient childcare.

  • Childminding

    Childminding is the largest form of registered day care in the country and provides an essential service to many families.

  • Out of school care

    The Out of School Team provides specialist advice and support to groups and individuals from private, voluntary and statutory sectors who are looking to set up out of school childcare provision for school-aged children.

  • Nursery and early education

    The Government has made the provision of Nursery Education Funding universal for all 4 year olds and for the majority of 3 year olds in Manchester.

  • Choosing childcare

    There are many different types of early education and childcare, and it can be difficult to decide which is best for your child.

  • Flexible work arrangements

    Working flexibly can be one of the ways to balance work and family life.  Look at your options here.

  • Foundation Stage Consultants

    The Foundation Stage Consultants are based at Manchester Education Partnership at the Acorn Centre in Wythenshawe.

  • RATL Toys and resources

    RATL is the resource and toy library for providers of early education, play and childcare in Manchester.

  • Employers and Childcare

    The best employers recognise that offering employees the chance to balance work and home life can be key to attracting and keeping staff, increased productivity and a reliable workforce

  • Paying for childcare

    There are a number of new government initiatives to help you with childcare costs

  • Yummy Mums and Dads

    Cooking up a healthy start!

    The health and well-being of babies is closely linked to the health and well-being of their parents.