families information service


Detailed Childcare Search
To create a tailored list of childcare providers click here. 
Quick Search: Holiday Childcare
Use this search to find out of school clubs in the borough offering holiday childcare.
Quick Search: Funded Early Education
Use this search route to find childcare providers who offer two, three and four year old funded early education places in Blackburn and Darwen.
Quick Search: Ofsted Inspection Outcome
Use this search route to find childcare providers by their Ofsted Inspection Outcome in Blackburn and Darwen. 
Do You Have a 2 Year Old?

Your child could receive up to 570 hours of funded early education per year! Click here to check your eligibility now.

30 Hours Free Childcare for 3&4 Year Olds (Opens in New Window)
Use this service to apply for a code to get 30 hours free childcare for your 3 or 4 year old child. 
30 Hours Free Childcare for Children in Foster Care (Opens in New Window)
Apply for 30 hours Free Childcare for 3 and 4 children in foster care. If you are applying for your own children use the Government childcare service. 
Childcare Choices (Opens in New Window)
Information on Government help with childcare costs for parents. Whether you have babies, toddlers or teens, find the right support for you.
Children's Centres (Opens in New Window)
The children's centres offer a range of services and activities for all parent, carers and children. For more information  please click on this link.
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Local Offer (Opens in New Window)
Supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities aged 0-25 and their families.
Parent Portal: School Admissions
Apply for your child's primary or secondary school place on the Blackburn with Darwen Parent Portal. 
re:fresh (Opens in New Window)

re:fresh is Blackburn with Darwen's resource for health and wellbeing information and services.
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