Funded places for 2 year olds
Play, learn and grow with a funded place for 2-year-olds at a local childminder or nursery.
Funded places for 3 and 4 year olds
All 3 and 4-year-old children are entitled to up to 15 hours per week at a local nursery or with a childminder.
Paying for childcare
Includes funded places, wraparound childcare and a guide to financial support available to help pay for childcare.
Finding childcare
Search for childcare near you, and get advice on choosing the right childcare for you and your child.
Getting ready to start school
Tips and ideas to help your child get ready for starting school.
Play, explore and learn
Activities for you and your children to do together to help them learn. Suitable for children from birth to 5.
Special educational needs and disabilities
The special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) local offer.
Walk and Talk
Help your child to develop their communication and language skills.
Online parenting courses: 0 to 5
Free online training sessions on topics such as connecting through play, big emotions, kindness, and starting primary school.
Information for professionals
Support and services to help professionals
Become a childcare provider, sign up to provide early education funded places for 2,3 and 4 year olds and find out about the training and support we offer to support your childcare setting.
Early education funding provider portal
Login to submit early education funding claims, forms and update your Lancashire County Council website profile.