Childcare Provider area

Contact us

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

Concerned about a child or young person? (Opens in New Window)

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 the Central Bedfordshire Family Information Directory website including the Parent Portal for 2 year old funding applications will be down between 8am and 11am, Friday, 17th April 2026 for some essential maintenance work. You will not be able to use the website during this time.

Family Information Services from neighbouring authorities

Bedford Borough

Buckinghamshire

Hertfordshire

Luton Borough

Milton Keynes

Shefford and Stotfold Locality Children's Centre

Opening times

Monday 8:15 am  - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:15 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 8:15 am - 4:00 pm

Contact us

Shefford Children's Centre
School Lane 
Shefford 
SG17 5XA


Stotfold Children's Centre
Rook Tree Lane 
Stotfold 
SG5 4DL


Telephone: 0300 300 8112
Email: shefford.childrencentre@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Facebook: Shefford and Stotfold Locality Children's Centre

Midwifery Hub

Telephone: 0300 300 8185

Week starting:

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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.