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Information for parents

If you are looking for childcare for your child and don't know where to begin we can help.

The Suffolk Families Information Service offer information, advice and guidance on finding, choosing and using childcare, and free early education for your 3 or 4 year old. We also can help you find other services for your family.

cmgirlsq Advice about finding and choosing childcare
Information on types of childcare, finding a place for your child and the questions you might like to ask to make sure you have made the right choice.
Water play linking to early education Free early learning for 3 and 4 year olds
Find out about free early learning for your 3 or 4 year old.
Image of wellie boots linking to our childcare search Childcare Search
Visit the Childcare Link web site and find childcare in your area.
Havefunwebf Search for other services on Suffolk InfoLink
You can search for a range of services for you and your family. This includes sports activities, drama clubs, youth clubs and uniform groups like Scouts.
boyreadingsq Book start - free books for children
A national project given a free pack of books to babies and young children.   
parentcentresq Parents Centre - Information and support for parents on how to help with your child's learning, including advice on choosing a school and finding childcare by age group:
0-3 | 3-5 | 5-7 | 7-11 | 11-14 | 14-16 | 16+
childseats01 Suffolk Roadsafe
A partnership between Suffolk's road safety team, police, fire services, community safety services and Suffolk Safecam.
Photo of a man and child linking to information on Finding Childcare Parent Line Plus
A national charity that works for, and with, parents.

NHS Baby LifeCheck
 Gives advice on what you can do to keep your baby happy, healthy and safe.

For parents