We provide free information and guidance on early years education and child care in Bournemouth.

Our friendly team aims to provide you with enough information to enable you to make choices about childcare that are best suited for you and your child.

Every local authority has a duty to provide information on what childcare is available within the local area and can provide guidance on the following:

• The different types of childcare available within Bournemouth
• Accessing childcare that is suited to your child's needs
• Lists of childcare available
• Early Education Funding and how you can access this
• Other funding available to help pay for your childcare costs
• Children and family support services and how to access these
• Help available for children with special educational needs
• Information for employers looking for childcare for their employees
• Accessing school places

When you make contact with the Children's Information Service you are guaranteed a warm reception. We pride ourselves on our friendly and approachable team and are here to help. Pop in, phone or email us.

*Please note our new address is: *

The Bournemouth Children's Information Service
Customer Service Centre
Town Hall
St Stephen's Road (entrance)
Bournemouth
BH2 6EB

Tel: 01202 456222

Email: Children's Information Service

Alternatively, please complete our online enquiry form:

Choosing Childcare - online enquiry form

Opening Hours: *please note our new opening hours*

Monday: 9am to 4:30pm

Tuesday: 9am to 4:30pm

Wednesday: 9am to 4:30pm

Thursday: 9am to 4:30pm

Friday: 9am to 4pm

Alternatively, to search for childcare provision in your local and surrounding area, please visit our FACTS website by selecting the link below.

Web: www.bournemouth.gov.uk/facts

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