Family Information Service (FIS)

Information for parents and carers

For impartial information and guidance for children between the ages of 0 to 19, contact the Family Information Service. The service is available to parents, carers, young people and professionals.

Childcare

• Sessional daycare nurseries (playgroups)
• Full daycare nurseries
• Registered childminders
• Out of school care
• Holiday play schemes
• Creche services  
• Nanny/babysitting
• Independent schools

Leisure

• Leisure and play based activities
• Parent, baby and toddler groups
• Libraries and toy libraries
• Positive activities

Financial Information

• Tax credits (HM Revenue & Customs website)
• Childcare vouchers (Daycare Trust website)
• Nursery education funding

Support and parenting

• Support/parenting groups

Find services for children online

Our Children's Service Finder has information about the kinds of services available for children and young people.

Careers and vacancies in childcare and playwork

Many of our providers have an excellent track record in delivering quality early years education and childcare. We aim to maintain the quality of our workforce and promote childcare as a positive and worthwhile career.

If you would like any more recruitment information, contact the Family Information Service on 020 8831 6298.

• For job seekers
• For providers

Other sources of information about local childcare

The West London Childcare Link website for childcare services for your area, job vacancies in childcare, and lots more local information.