Childcare
- Choosing childcare
- Help with childcare costs
- Free places for two year olds
- Free places for three and four year olds
- Children with additional needs
- Useful leaflets
- Need support in finding a childcare place?
Choosing childcare
The links below provide general facts about different types of childcare and what to look out for. For a list of childcare places near you please click on the following links; Childminders or Daycare Providers.
- Childminders
- Day Nurseries
- Pre-school playgroups
- Out of School / Holiday Schemes
- Nanny and Au-Pairs
- Babysitting
See our 'choosing childcare' booklet for more information.
See childcare inspection reports.
Information on checking childcare quality and standards
Help with childcare costs
There are a range of benefits and tax credits that can help towards the costs of childcare for working parents
Free places for two year olds
Some two year olds may be entitled to up to 10 hours of free early education a week, from the term following their second birthday. Your child may be eligible if they have speech and language delay and you are in receipt of benefits. Please contact us for more information
Free places for three and four year olds
All three and four year olds are entitled to up to 15 hours of free early education a week, from the term following their third birthday.
Children with additional needs
See our additional needs section for information
Need support in finding a childcare place?
If you would like further support in choosing a childcare place for your child please contact us
Would you like to know what's happening in Solihull for children and families? Then join our Parents' Network for regular information
Contact us
Request information by completing our online enquiry form
Email us on familyinfo@solihull.gov.uk
Call us on 0800 389 8667 (free from landlines) or 0121 248 7656
Useful links
Government website with information for parents on a range of topics
Online support and advice for parents
Lots of useful information for parents on a variety of topics