Families and children

Welcome to the Families Information Service. Here you will find information about local services for families and children, guidance on childcare and funding options along with exciting local family activities and events.

Childcare

Information about childcare and details of childcare providers in Redcar & Cleveland

Childcare Funding

There are lots of different funding available to parents/carers to help towards the cost of childcare.

Parent & Toddler Groups

Details of local groups for parents & toddlers

Family Friendly Activities

Family Friendly Activities within Redcar & Cleveland

Careers in Childcare

Learn more about starting or returning to a rewarding role in childcare.

Thinking of setting up an Early Years Nursery setting?

Helpful guidance if you're thinking of setting up a nursery or early years business

Thinking of becoming a Childminder?

If you are interested in becoming a childminder you will find lots of useful information below

Support and services for young people

Here you will find a range of different support and service types for young people and young carers.

Education, Training & Employment Support

Information on schools, educational support services, training and employment support.

Family Health, Home & Finances

Information on a range of services relating to health, home and finances.

Professionals Working with Families

Services and information on professionals working with children and families

You said, we did

We have recently updated our Redcar and Cleveland Information Directory. We hope that this is more accessible for users and that information about services is easier for you to find.

Best Start in Life Strategy

We are proud to present our Best Start Strategy 2026–2031. 

The earliest years of a child’s life shape who children become, how they learn, and the futures they will go on to create. When we invest in these formative years, we not only support individual children to thrive, but we strengthen families and communities for generations to come. 

Our ambition is simple: we want every child to have their best life and the opportunity to grow, learn and flourish.