Nurseries and pre-schools provide care and education for 2 to 5 year olds. They are usually term time only sessions between the hours of 9am to 3pm every weekday.
Childminders and day nurseries can provide care from birth. They are open for longer to provide wraparound care and usually in the holidays.
See our Early Years Education, Funding and Childcare page on the Local Directory for up-to-date information.