Childcare Provider area

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If you cannot find what you are looking for please email: fyis@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

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Please contact Children's Services 0300 300 8585  (out of hours 0300 300 8123). If it's an emergency and a child is in immediate danger, call 999.

Planned Essential Maintenance

Please be aware that this website will be down between 8:00 am to 11:00 am on Monday, 24th November 2025 for some essential maintenance work. You will not be able to use this website including the Parent Portal and the Provider Portal during this time.


Welcome to Central Bedfordshire's Family Information Directory which contains lots of information about childcare settings, local and national organisations that offer support and advice, children's centres and local activities in Central Bedfordshire.

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Children's centres

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School Term Dates

2025 - 2026 School Term Dates

Apply for 2 year old funding

National Wraparound Childcare Programme

Find out more about the National Wraparound Childcare Programme

Support to become a Childminder

Find out more about becoming a Childminder

Careers in Early Years

Find out more about working in Early Years and Childcare

SEND Local Offer (Opens in New Window)

Information about education, health and care services, voluntary agencies, leisure activities and support groups for children and young people with SEND

Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) (Opens in New Window)

Fun, free activities for children and young people aged 5 and upwards during the Easter, Summer and Christmas school holidays. The programme is for children eligible for benefit related free school meals.

                                   

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided in this directory, we do not accept any responsibility or liability for any errors that have occurred. It is recommended that you always check with providers that their service or organisation meets your requirements. We offer an impartial service and we cannot recommend or endorse any providers or services listed.