Find out about early years and childcare options in Newham.
Tax free childcare
Tax-Free Childcare is a government scheme to help working families with their childcare costs. Find out more about tax-free childcare.
Free early education for three and four-year olds
All three and four year old children are entitled to free early years education. Find out more about free early years education in Newham.
Free early education for two-year olds
Check your eligibility and find out more about free early education for two-year olds.
Types of childcare
Nurseries, playgroups and childminders for your pre-school child and care for older children such as after school clubs.
Find out more about types of childcare.
Becoming a childminder
Register with Ofsted to be a childminder, contact us to set up a child care business and for child care training.
Find out more about becoming a childminder
Children’s Centres
Find our children's centres in Newham - a great place for your child to learn, play and meet other children.
Find out about Best Start in Life (BSiL) Children’s Centres in Newham
Special educational needs
Support is available in early education for children with special educational needs.
Short breaks and activities available for disabled children and young people.
Special educational needs and the Local Offer in Newham.
