Day nurseries provide full time care, education and play for children up to five years. Part time places may also be available.

Some nurseries have places for babies and a few nurseries offer a before and after school service. Nurseries usually offer care throughout the year (except public holidays). They may be privately run or organised by voluntary or community groups. Neighbourhood Nurseries are funded by the government to provide high quality childcare with subsidised places for families living in their catchment area. Children's Centres include childcare as well as a range of other services for children and families.

All day nurseries are registered and inspected by Ofsted and have to meet the National Day Care Standards. The manager and at least half of the staff in a day nursery must hold a childcare qualification.

Families Information Direct can send you a list of all nurseries in your area along with our Choosing a Day Nursery leaflet. We also hold information about funding for three and four year olds and childcare tax credits.

The lists we provide include contact telephone numbers, opening hours and prices. All nurseries have their own information leaflets that they will send to you giving you detailed information about the service they provide.

Call Families Information Direct for an up to date list of nurseries.You can also view groups online through the Childcarelink website.