Where do you start when looking for childcare, it can be a daunting process?
The "Parent Guide" (2.5MB PDF file) has been put together to help you find the right childcare or pre-school education place for your child. The guide contains everything you need to know from childminders, nurseries, children centres, how and when to apply to primary school. There is a lot to choose from and sometimes it can be difficult to know which option would suit you and your child best.
Some of these documents are in PDF format . To view them you may need to download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader.
For more information contact:-
How to get in touch with the Family Information Service
Telephone us
Call us on 020 8496 3000. Our staff will provide information over the phone and in writing. We have an answer phone service when the service is closed.
Opening hours
Our service is available Monday-Friday 9am to 5.15pm
We are open late Tuesdays and Thursdays till 6.30pm and Wednesday from 8am-5.15pm.
Visit us
Waltham Forest Family Information Service
Silver Birch House
Uplands Business Park
Blackhorse Lane
Walthamstow E17 5SD
map/location of Silver Birch House
Fax 020 8496 3599
Email wffis@walthamforest.gov.uk
