Early years and childcare

Find a childcare provider

Use our Children and Families Service Finder to find a provider

Get help paying for childcare

Find out what you are eligible to claim and how

Strong Start for Life

​The Strong Start team supports families with babies and young children aged under 5

Children's Centres

Children's Centre services in Northamptonshire offer a range of support to families of children from birth to 5 years old

Parent and carer feedback

Let us know if you have any concerns or issues related to your child's funding at their Early Years setting

Funding information for childcare providers

Guidance on delivering childcare including how to register and log in to the Provider Portal

Registering to become a childcare provider

Information how to start a childcare business and on the type of childcare you can provide

Advice and support for early education and childcare providers

Information on services for early years providers

Special Educational Needs and Inclusion Fund

Childcare providers can apply for SENIF funding where children have got low level and emerging needs