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Early years and childcare

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Help with childcare costs
Find out about free early education and childcare for 2, 3 and 4 year olds and other childcare schemes
Find a childcare provider
Choosing and finding a childcare provider
Family Information Service
Get support and advice from the Family Information Service (FIS)

Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service
Access the service from family hubs and delivery sites across Essex

Help your children learn and play
Help develop your child’s communication skills with fun activities and learning at home

Early years and childcare: advice for practitioners
Where early years childcare providers in Essex can get information and advice