Solihull Council

The Website of Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Childcare

Solihull Family Information Service can provide you with a list of childcare providers tailored to your individual needs. We can also provide advice on how to choose childcare and how to get help with childcare costs.

Search for childcare


Help with childcare costs

There are a range of benefits and tax credits that can help towards the costs of childcare for working parents.

Childcare Options

Find out more about;

How to choose childcare

For Information on the childcare options available, help with childcare costs and how to choose a childcare provider download our Choosing Childcare booklet

Information on checking childcare quality and standards

Ofsted regulate and inspect all childcare providers.

Free Places for all 3 and 4 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 (according to nationally set dates).

Find out more.

Download our Early Education Funding booklet

Children’s Centres

Children’s Centres provide activities and support for families of children aged 0-5 and 0-8 with additional needs. There are Children’s Centres all across Solihull. For information on your local centre and to view their timetables please see the Children's Centres web page.

Holiday activities

There are a wide range of activities for children and young people to attend during school holidays. For more information you can search the Family Information Directory or contact the Family Information Service.

Download our fact sheet on choosing safe activities for your child.

Childcare Sufficiency Assessment

The Childcare Act 2006 placed a duty on local authorities to conduct a Childcare Sufficiency Assessment as a first step to securing sufficient childcare for parents in the area.

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)

Write to us at Family Information Service, Keepers Lodge, Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood, Solihull, B37 7RS

Join our Parents' Network to receive regular newsletters and other information via email

We also visit a range of venues across the Solihull borough such as Children's Centres, health clinics and schools

Tell us about an issue or gap in service you may be experiencing

Useful Links

Family Services Directory

Search on line for childcare, activities and services that can help you

Children and Young People's Trust

Information about what the Trust is and does

Directgov

Government website with information for parents on a range of topics


Further Information

Contact

Tel: 0800 389 8667 Email: familyinfo@solihull.gov.uk Family Information Service, Keepers Lodge, Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood, Solihull, B37 7RS
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Solihull Connect, Library Square, Solihull West Midlands B91 9RG UK
0121 704 6000
Download our vcard
Choose a language

Learn how to customise this site to meet your own accessibility needs