About us

Stockton-on-Tees Children & Families Information Service is a free and impartial service which provides up-to-date and accurate information on childcare and early years education in Stockton.

We provide information on all registered childcare and can help you choose the childcare that best suits your needs and circumstances.

We can also provide information on financial support that is available to pay for childcare including working & child tax credits and 3 & 4 year old early education grant.

We can also provide information on other services and support including:

• parent and toddler groups
• leisure and holiday activities
• Sure Start children’s centres
• parental support
• specialist services
• health support services

For those looking to have a career in childcare, we can provide advice and information on a wide range of opportunities including:

• working or training in childcare
• becoming a registered childminder
• setting up a childcare business

The Children & Families Information Service does not discriminate against gender, age, nationality, race, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, status as a married person or civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity leave, trade union membership or other conditions.