The Family Information Service Swindon provides free and impartial information, support and advice to parents and carers of all children and young people on all aspects of parenting and family life.

We hold information on all Ofsted-registered childcare providers in Swindon. This includes:

• Childminders
• Day nurseries
• Pre-schools
• Crèches
• Out-of-school clubs

We can also help you find parent and toddler groups and other services that can be of interest to families, including information on help with childcare costs.

Accessing the Family Information Service

You can visit us in person at:

Swindon Direct
Wat Tyler House
Princes Street
Swindon
SN1 2JH

(The entrance is located at the junction of Princes Street and Beckhampton Street.)

Tel: 01793 445500
E-mail: fis@swindon.gov.uk

You can also search for Ofsted-registered childcare in Swindon at the Family Information Service Swindon website (www.childcarelink.gov.uk/whitebox/cis.asp?cisid=5026&mapid=278).

Other Useful Websites

Other services are listed in the Children & Young People's Service Directory (www.childrenyoungpeoplesservices.co.uk).

If you're looking for help with childcare costs, advice can be found in the HM Revenue & Customs website (www.hmrc.gov.uk/families).

Factsheets and Leaflets

The following is available as a downloadable PDF file:

• Children's Centres (612Kb)

We are developing a number of other factsheets and leaflets. The following are already available. Please contact us for details:

• Choosing Registered Childcare - the Options
• Free Nursery Education for 3- and 4-year-olds
• Fact sheet - Childminders
• Fact sheet - Day Care Nurseries
• Fact sheet - Pre -School/Playgroups
• Fact sheet - Out of School Care

Disclaimer

Please note that we do not endorse or recommend any individual provision; our purpose is to provide the relevant information about each service to assist parents and carers to meet individual needs. We aim to provide accurate, up to date, unbiased information on all family services in Swindon.