The Family Information Service (FIS) is run by West Sussex County Council. We offer free, impartial, up-to-date information to all families on activities, services and childcare. We are the only direct link with the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) for registered childcare in West Sussex. Find us on Facebook

You can use this part of our site to search for childcare across West Sussex.


Important: Childcare information during COVID-19 restrictions - On 1 June all childcare providers were asked to begin re-opening for more children. Providers must follow government guidance around taking protective measures to reduce risks. Childcare providers are keeping us informed of their plans to re-open and those that are open are listed on our website. Providers that need to re-open in a phased way may not currently show on our website. Some may be temporarily operating on alternative premises to the one we list, for example on a partner site. Some may need to temporarily modify their usual operating hours in order to minimise risk during COVID-19. Speak to the provider about how you can work together to balance your childcare needs with these changes. To minimise the risk of spreading infection, you are encouraged to limit the number of providers that your child attends, ideally ensuring your child attends the same provider consistently. Speak to your provider about increasing attendance before exploring additional or alternative childcare. For holiday playschemes listed that are not Ofsted registered, you should carry out your own checks and ask friends and people in your network about their experiences of these services. Extra help to find childcare places is available via our brokerage service. If you have been unsuccessful in finding an immediate place, need help in making enquiries, or are looking for a childcare place to start in September, complete our online form. You may also contact us by phone or email to request assistance.