Childcare

All children are entitled to be included and supported in childcare and all parents should be able to find childcare that meets their child's needs

How to choose childcare

You can find details of your childcare options in the childcare section of our webpages.

Find local childcare providers

For a list of childcare places near you please click on the following links:

• Childminders
• Daycare Providers

The childcare setting you choose for your child may need some support to be able to ensure they can meet your child's needs this can include:

• Advice and support for the setting from Early Years Teachers and Inclusion Support Workers
• Modelling of strategies
• Provision of additional resources/equipment to enable a child to be included
• Signposting to other agencies/services
• They can access this support by making a referral to the Solihull support schemes

For information on how to choose a childcare setting for a child with additional needs and/or disabilities see our factsheet.

Help with childcare costs

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 with additional needs and/or disabilities and their 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

GOV.UK

Government website with information for parents on a range of topics

BBC Parents' Website

Online support and advice for parents

Parentchannel.tv

Lots of useful information for parents on a variety of topics