Unable to find suitable childcare?

We have a duty to secure sufficient childcare, so far as is reasonably practicable, for working parents, or parents who are studying or training for employment, for children aged 0-14 (or up to 18 for disabled children). Please tell us if you haven’t been able to find the childcare you need.

How do I report a problem finding childcare?

Complete the short form below to tell us what childcare you are struggling to find. Sometimes the childcare may not be available in a particular area, or all the childcare places in the area are full.

If families report a gap in childcare in a particular area, we work with existing childcare providers to reduce or close the gap. In areas where there is no provision and the opportunity arises, we will support a new organisation or potential childminder to open new nursery or wraparound childcare.

Read more information on the types of childcare and finding a place for your child and more information for parents looking for childcare and information about funded early education for 9 months to 4 year-olds.