Learn about children's activities, understand your childcare choices and the funding available for early years' education. Search our directory to find the options closest to you.

 

Childminders & nannies

Help with making the choice of home-based care for your children - including advice on the law about using friends and family as carers.

Nurseries & pre-schools

Information to help you make the choice between day nurseries, playgroups, pre-schools and nursery classes in schools. 

Children's centres

Find out what activities and events are available at children's centres, and search our online directory for details about the centres nearest to you.

Activities for children

Get information about what is available for children to do in Brent at children's centres, parks, playgrounds, sports centres and libraries.

Help with finding childcare

Having trouble finding the right childcare? We may be able to help find vacancies within your budget.

Working with children

Information about childcare courses, becoming a teacher, youth work and social care opportunities - including advice about qualifications.

Out-of-school & holiday care

Find out about breakfast and after-school clubs and childcare schemes during the holidays.

Paying for childcare

Info on tax credits, childcare vouchers, the nursery education grant (NEG) and the Care to Learn and Childcare grant schemes for student parents.