On this page: Information about the Family Information Service.
The Family Information Service maintains a list of registered childminders and childcare groups, which is divided according to their postcode area.
Each section is available as a downloadable PDF file:
Collection from School
Some childcare providers offer to collect from certain schools as part of the service. These are indicated in the lists above.
Ofsted Reports
Early education and childcare providers that offer care to children under five are registered and inspected by Ofsted to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.
To see a copy of a childcare provider’s latest Ofsted inspection report, ask the provider for a copy or visit the Ofsted website - Reports - Early Years and Childcare (www.ofsted.gov.uk/Ofsted-home/Inspection-reports/Early-years-and-childcare).
Further Information