BwD Childcare and Early Learning Service

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The Families Information Service can provide accurate and good quality information, advice and guidance on a range of childcare services, early learning and other children's services available in the Blackburn with Darwen area.

The service can help you find an Ofsted registered childcare provider in Blackburn with Darwen by supplying an information pack with a list of childcare providers either near to where you live or work and to meet your childcare needs. They can provide information and advice on the following Early Years Services:

  • Free early education for three and four year old children.
  • Out of school clubs-before and after school.
  • Children's centre groups and activities.
  • Holiday and half term activities.
  • Information on becoming a registered childminder.
  • Support for children with complex needs and support available to parents to aid their child's development at home with a portage worker. 

Free early education for eligible two year old children. To check your eligibility log onto: https://blackburn.gov.uk/ParentPortal/default.aspx

Please see updated criteria September 2020.To check your eligibility log onto: https://blackburn.gov.uk/families-children-young-people/childcare-and-early-years/families-information-service

 

Who to contact

Contact Name
Families Information Service
Telephone
(01254) 667877 (01254) 667877
E-mail
fis@blackburn.gov.uk
Website
Blackburn with Darwen Families Information Service
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Where to go

Name
Families Information Service
Address
Blackburn with Darwen Council
10 Duke Street
Blackburn
Lancashire
Postcode

BB2 1DH

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Other notes

You can look up information on Government services which are available at www.gov.uk to support children and families including claiming benefits, looking for work and contacting Jobcentre plus. 

You can look up information about childcare providers in the Blackburn with Darwen area at www.ofsted.gov.uk. In particular you may wish to access your childcare provider’s latest inspection report.

Local Offer

Contact Name
Early Years Development and Childcare Team
Contact Email
eydc.team@blackburn.gov.uk
Local Offer Age Bands
0-5 years
5-11 years
11-16 years
16-19 years
19-25 years
Parents & carers
Needs Level
Low
Medium
High
SEN Provision Type
Universal
Targeted
Specialist

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