Welcome to Warrington Families Information Service (FIS)
The Families Information Service provides information, advice and guidance on childcare and a range of services for children aged 0-20 and their families.
We recognise that childcare is an extremely important part of a working parent’s life. We know that you need reliable, affordable, local childcare and knowledge of where to find it.
If after reading these pages you have any questions or you need more information, please contact us.
Childcare is divided into two categories:
This includes playgroups, day nurseries, childminders, home childcarers, out of school clubs and crèches. Ofsted are responsible for the registration and inspection of these facilities for children under eight years old.
This includes carer and toddler groups, nannies and babysitters. There are no regulations or inspection of these. This can be because their sessions are not long enough to require registration or because parents stay with their child.
Finding childcare in your area
For an up-to-date list of childcare in Warrington, contact the families information service, or complete the online enquiry form.
How to contact us:
Telephone us: 01925 443131
Email us: fis@warrington.gov.uk
Families Information Service
2nd floor, New Town House
Buttermarket Street
Warrington, WA1 2NJ
To access our online directory for information on childcare and family support services and activities please click here: Family services directory
Roundabout newsletter
Roundabout is the early years and childcare newsletter produced by Warrington Information and Childcare team for parents, childcare professionals and partners. Please click on the links below to access the latest copies:
Roundabout_newsletter_issue_32_spring_2012.pdf
Roundabout_newsletter_issue_31_autumn_2011.pdf
Roundabout_newsletter_issue_30_spring_2011.pdf
Copies of families information service policies are available on request.