About us

The Children and Young People's Information Service

Newcastle Children and Young People's Information Service is a free and impartial service which provides up-to-date and accurate information on childcare and early years education in Newcastle.

We provide information on all registered childcare including:

• childminders
• day nurseries
• nursery schools and nursery units in schools
• out of school and holiday clubs
• playgroups
• crèches

We can help you choose the childcare that best suits your needs and circumstances.

We can help provide information on financial support that is available to pay for childcare including working tax credits and nursery education grant.

We can provide information on other services and support including:

• Parent and Toddler Groups
• Toy Libraries
• Leisure and holiday activities
• Extended Services through schools
• Sure Start Children’s Centres
• Parental Support
• Specialist Services
• Health

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