Children's Centres

Lancashire Children's Centres

Lancashire County Council has overseen the development of 79 children’s centres across the county between April 2004 and March 2011.  The children’s centres provide a range of high quality services to children aged under 5 and their families.   The multi-agency services are based around a ‘core offer’ of child & family health, early education & childcare, family support and employment & training.   Services provided vary between centres in order to meet local need.

Children's centres contribute towards ensuring that every child gets the best start in life.They also work towards better opportunities for parents, and a stronger and safer community. Children’s centres have links to a range of local, affordable, good quality childcare providers.

Services offered include:

• Early education with full day care, including provision for children with special educational needs and or disabilities
• Parental outreach
• Family support, including support for parents with special needs
• Health Services
• Links with out-of-school clubs, extended schools, Family Information Service
• A base for childminders
• A service hub within the community for parents and providers of childcare services
• Links with Jobcentre Plus and training providers
• Internet access via interactive kiosk - the homepage of which can be accessed by clicking this link: Children's Centre Kiosk Software                                         

Contact

Why not visit your local children’s centre? Give the Family Information Service a call on 0800 195 0137 to find out more about your nearest children’s centre.