Childcare
Coronavirus (COVID-19) update
All Stanley day care centres are open as normal. Parents with any queries are asked to contact the day care manager by phone.
All children's centres are closed to the general public.
Outreach services are continuing and individual families will be contacted by their identified outreach officer. For all other queries, parents are advised to contact their nearest children centre by phone.
More about children's centres and daycare.
Childcare advice
Whatever type of care you're considering for your child, we can give you free, independent and unbiased advice about all of the childcare options available in South Tyneside.
If you need more help, please contact the Families Information Service on 0800 783 4645 or via email at fis@southtyneside.gov.uk.
Help paying for childcare
Tax-Free Childcare, Universal Credit or Tax Credits can be used with 15 hours free childcare or 30 hours free childcare.
Please speak to your childcare provider about any additional charges that may apply.
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Children's centres activities and events
View a full list of activities and events taking place at children's centres across South Tyneside.
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The best start in life
We're working to give the children of South Tyneside the best start in life. Find out about our wide range of services for children and families.
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Free childcare for 3 and 4 year olds
You can apply for 30 hours free childcare for the summer term. You must apply before 31 March 2020.
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Tax-free childcare
Don't miss out on Tax-Free Childcare - reconfirm your eligibility and make sure your details are up to date every 3 months.
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Find a nursery
View a list of council nurseries and private nurseries in South Tyneside.
Find a nursery