
The Hampshire Family Information Directory offers parents and practitioners the ability to search for information about childcare and family services in their local community, in other neighbouring authority areas and nationally.

4Children is the national charity dedicated to creating opportunities and building futures for all children. From children’s centres to extended schools, childcare to play provision, parenting support to support for young people.

National and Local Childcare Information

Free, confidential and impartial childcare information service for Hampshire parents and carers

Information relating to early education and childcare services in Hampshire from the County Council's Early Education and Childcare Unit

Guide to early learning and technology

Promoting quality home-based childcare. Your local contact is the Child Development Co-ordinator, Lantern Children's Centre, Bereweeke Road, Winchester, SO22 6AJ. Tel. 01962 841861. A local group meet at the Appletree Centre Romsey, Friday mornings.

Inspect and regulate the care of children and young people, and education and skills for learners of all ages

The Pre-school Learning Alliance is a leading educational charity specialising in the early years.
The Early Education and Childcare Unit and Children's Centre Services teams have joined together as part of Hampshire County Council's Children's Services Department restructure.
The new combined service will be known as Services for Young Children (SfYC), effective from 1 January 2011.
Find information and advice on different types of childcare and what funding is available to help you with the cost of childcare.
Discover what the Hampshire Childcare and Family Information Team (Cfit) can do to help you and your family access the services you need.
Search for childcare in your area using the Family Information Directory