Early Years and Childcare

Our aim is to provide the best start in life for every child across the borough by providing quality services and support to children, young people and their families.

For Parents and Carers

How to get help with finding and choosing the right childcare for you and your family.

For Providers

Find out how we can support you to set up and develop your business and enhance your workforce.

Setting up Childcare

Working with children is an important, rewarding and fun career you can be proud of. You will play an incredibly valuable role in supporting the lives of future generations.

Dudley family hub network

Dudley's family hub network supports children and families across the borough. Find out more.

Start for Life

For Professionals

First 1001 days

Time for Twos in Dudley

Did you know that some two olds maybe able to get up to 15 hours of free childcare?

Extra Time for Threes and Fours

After two, all three and four year olds are entitled to a free, good quality early education place from the term after their third birthday.

Dudley is committed to inclusion for all its children and young people, regardless of their experiences and circumstances. We believe that every child has the right to reach their full potential. Inclusion is a process we continually work towards with the aim of ensuring a flexible approach to meet the ever-changing needs of our children and young people. Dudley recognises that children are all different and prides itself on ensuring that these differences are valued, celebrated and respected.

We work in partnership with specialist services to ensure children, young people and their families receive consistent, quality childcare provision. We aim to ensure there is good quality, accessible childcare places available for children with additional educational needs and/or disabilities and for children from minority groups.