Families Information Service Darlington provides free, impartial information & advice on childcare & early years education for local children & young people to parents, carers, employers, childcare providers & workers.
Their aim is to provide a high quality, friendly & confidential service that provides accurate & impartial information, advice & support.
They will not endorse or recommend individual childcare types or providers. Instead by providing comprehensive information directly, supported by a range of leaflets, they allow you to make an informed decision on the most suitable childcare for you & your child. All calls to the Families Information Service are treated in confidence & they aim to provide any information within 24 hours of the enquiry.
The Families Information Service database holds information on:
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schools
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childminders
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private day nurseries
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out of school clubs
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playgroups & pre-school groups
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holiday play schemes
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parent/guardian and toddler groups
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recreational/leisure events
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other activities for children and families
They also provide the following information:
- advice for existing or potential new providers
- careers & employment opportunities in the early years sector
- details of supply staff
Contact the Families Information Service by:
- ringing 0800 9172121 between 8.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. on a Friday. An answer phone service is available outside these hours
- e-mail: fis@darlington.gov.uk
- drop into Darlington Families Information Service in the Town Hall, Feethams, Darlington, DL1 5QT.
You could also visit Childcarelink's national website which provides childcare and early years information collected from over 170 English and Scottish local authorities, with sign-posting information from the Welsh National Assembly.