Finding childcare
Search for childcare services
Find local nurseries, childminders and early years settings.
Visit Staffordshire Connects.
Check quality ratings
All registered childcare providers are inspected by Ofsted.
Find inspection reports on Ofsted’s website.
Help with childcare costs
Funded childcare places
Learn about free childcare for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds.
Visit Childcare Choices.
Benefits calculator
Check what financial support you may be entitled to.
Use Staffordshire’s benefits calculator.
Supporting your child's development
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
All early years providers follow the EYFS to support learning and development.
Learn more about Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Progress check at age 2
Your Health Visitor and childcare provider will check your child’s development.
Find out more about Progress check at age 2.
School readiness
Tips to help your child become more independent and ready for school.
Learn more about School readiness.
Starting school
Children must start school by age 5. Most begin in the September before they turn 4.
Apply for a school place
You'll need to apply up to a year in advance.
Find out how to apply.
Need more help?
Speak to your Health Visitor, childcare provider or local Family Hub. You can also explore more services on Staffordshire Connects.