Early years and childcare

Children's centres

Find out about children's centres in Darlington and the activities available.

Childminder information

How to find a childminder and how to become a childminder.

Information on funded childcare

How to find out if you are eligible for funded childcare.

Livingwell

Information about events and activities for babies, toddlers and children.

Early years and pre-school [external link]

Frameworks and guidance

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is the statutory framework providers must meet.

• Early Years Foundation Stage for childminders [external link]
• Early Years Foundation Stage for group and school based providers [external link]

There are two non-statutory guidance documents that can support practitioners.

• Development Matters [external link].
• Birth to 5 Matters [external link].