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.


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.


0 - 12 Childcare and Early Education

  • Search for Childcare
  • Help with 2 year old Funding
  • 15 to 30 hours childcare support for children aged 9 months to 5 years

Midwifery and 0-19 Health Services

  • Pregnancy, birth and new baby
  • Aged 0-5 – for support and advice with your child’s health and development
  • Aged 5-19 – for support and advice with your child’s health and development 

Early Help


  • What is Early Help?
  • How can I get Early Help?

    • 0 - 12 Children's Centres

    • Find out about your local Children’s Centre
    • Discover what’s on for children and families

    Activities and Groups

    Search for local activities on offer in your area:

  • for children
  • for parents
  • for families  

    • Support Services and Helplines

    Local and national organisations and helplines that offer help and support.

    School Term Dates

    2024 - 2025 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 (Opens in New Window)

    Come along to a drop-in session

    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.