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 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.

Support available to become a Childminder

Are you interested in becoming a registered childminder with Ofsted but not sure where to start? Join us at our Introduction to Childminding Workshops taking place in November at Biggleswade Children's Centre.

Childminders offer professional home-away-from-home childcare. They look after small groups of children of different ages, working closely with parents and carers to provide bespoke care. Registered childminders are self-employed childcare professionals who work in their own homes or another suitable premises caring for other people’s children from birth up to the age of 18.

Join us at our Introduction to Childminding workshops to begin your journey into your new career that offers flexibility, a chance to be your own boss and to help the children you care for thrive.


To find out more information and to book a free place, please create an account on the Central Bedfordshire Learning Management System and search 'An Introduction to Childminding.' 

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.