Childcare

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.

• Website: http://www.4children.org.uk/
• Contact Details: http://www.4children.org.uk/home/contact.jsp

Hampshire CIS is a free, confidential and impartial childcare and early education information service for parents and carers. We provide information on childcare, early education and related services in Hampshire for children and young people aged 0 -19 (including those with additional needs)

• Website: http://www.hants.gov.uk/childcare/cis.html
• E-Mail: childcare@hants.gov.uk
• Telephone: 0845 603 5620

School, childcare and nursery finder

• Website: http://schoolsfinder.direct.gov.uk/
• Contact Details: http://schoolsfinder.direct.gov.uk/contact-us/

Childcare information in Hampshire from the County Council's Early Education and Childcare Unit

• Website: http://www.hants.gov.uk/childcare/
• Contact Details: http://www.hants.gov.uk/childcare/contactunit.html

The Hampshire Family Information Directory is a new online directory offering 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. The Hampshire Family Information Directory replaces HantsFish.

• Website: http://www.familyinformationdirectory.hants.gov.uk/
• Contact Details: http://www.familyinformationdirectory.hants.gov.uk/contacts.php
• E-Mail: familyinformation@hants.gov.uk

Directory of Hampshire County Council's Children's Services

• Website: http://www.hantsfish.org.uk/hantsfish
• Contact Details: http://www.hantsfish.org.uk/hantsfish/contact-hantsfish.htm
• E-Mail: hantsfish@hants.gov.uk

Guide to early learning and technology

• Website: http://www.kidsmartearlylearning.org/EN/index.html
• E-Mail: sherry@us.ibm.com

The National Childminding Association believes every child should reach their full potential. We work with registered childminders and nannies, as well as other individuals and organisations to ensure families in every community in England and Wales have access to high quality home-based childcare, play, learning and family support.

• Website: http://www.ncma.org.uk
• Contact Details: http://www.ncma.org.uk/erol.html#84X0
• E-Mail: info@ncma.org.uk

We strive to provide early education and quality care for children through the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework

• Website: http://www.northernstarsdaynursery.co.uk/
• E-Mail: northernstarsdaynursery@googlemail.co.uk
• Telephone: 01252 376 086
• Address: 84 Alexandra Road, Farnborough, GU14 6DD

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

• Website: http://www.ofsted.gov.uk
• E-Mail: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk

To find out more about our activities and what we can offer you and your family, please call the centre or drop in for a chat.

• Website: http://www3.hants.gov.uk/owls-cc
• Telephone: 01252 519920
• Address: Mayfield Road, Farnborough GU14 8LH

Park Children's Centre offers a quality provision for children and their families in a purpose built centre. There is a 69 place nursery/pre-school, as well as courses and groups for children and families, and a playscheme during the school holidays.

• Website: http://www.parkchildrenscentre.co.uk/
• Telephone: 01252 338607
• Address: Gloucester Road, Aldershot, GU11 3SL

The Pre-school Learning Alliance is a leading educational charity specialising in the early years.

• Website: http://www.pre-school.org.uk
• Contact Details: http://www.pre-school.org.uk/contact-us/national-centre/
• E-Mail: info@pre-school.org.uk