Children's Information Service
We provide free, impartial information and advice on childcare, children’s centres, early education, funding and family support within Bournemouth
Our friendly team are here to help you make the right choices for your family. We provide support and information about:
- Childcare in Bournemouth including childminders, day nurseries and pre-schools
- Early Education Funding and how to access this for your two, three or four year old
- Local children’s centres activities for parents and carers with under fives
- Childcare for school aged children including breakfast, after school and holiday clubs
- Tax credits and childcare vouchers to help with the cost of registered childcare
- The average costs for each of the different types of childcare
- Starting school and how and when to apply for a place
- Services for children with special educational needs
- Local parent and toddler groups
- Family support services
For helpful advice you can phone or email us (unfortunately we are currently closed for the drop-in visits)
Helpline 01202 456222
Helpline opening hours:
Monday to Thursday – 8:30am to 5:15pm
Friday – 8:30am to 4:30pm
Drop-in centre
Drop-in opening hours
Monday to Thursday – 9am to 4:30pm
Friday – 9am to 4pm
Drop-in address
Customer Service Centre
Town Hall
St Stephen’s Road
Bournemouth BH2 6EB
Email
cis@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Find childcare
Search for childcare in your local and surrounding area.
Out of area support
Alternatively, for childcare and support outside of Bournemouth, please contact either:
Dorset Family Information Service
West Court
Colliton Park
Dorchester
DT1 1XJ
01305 221066
familyinfo@dorsetcc.gov.uk
www.dorsetforyou.com/fis
Or:
Poole Family Information Service
Dolphin Centre
Poole BH15 1SA
01202 261999
familyinformation@poole.gov.uk
www.poolefamilyinformationdirectory.com