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Find childcare in Derby

In this section

  1. How do I find childcare?
  2. What are the different types of childcare available?
  3. What questions should I ask a childcare provider?
  4. What should I do after I have chosen my childcare provider?
  5. What if I cannot find a suitable childcare provider?
  6. Unhappy with the childcare?
  7. Specified Adult Childcare credits
  8. Help with choosing childcare

How do I find childcare?

The Families Information Service provides a free database of childcare providers based in the city for parents to search for the type of childcare they can use for their children.

Search our childcare directory

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Email:

fis@derby.gov.uk

Phone:

01332 640758

Relay UK:

18001 01332 640758

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Address:

Families Information Service
Derby City Council
Council House
Corporation Street
Derby
DE1 2FS

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