Bootstrap Case Barnsley Family Service Directory Family Services Directory

Take a look at the Best Start in Life Website (Opens in New Window)


I am looking for? (Opens in New Window)

Use our AI tool to search our Virtual Family Hub

Become a Family Hub Member Today

Click here to become a family hub member

Help with Childcare Costs & Looking For Childcare 

To go back to the home page click here 

Looking for Help with Childcare Costs?

Take a look at the Best Start in Life website to find more information about childcare costs for children from 9 months up to 11 years.

Find out what's available and how to apply here

Need a Little More Help?

If you need a little bit more help with your application, or if you already have a childcare code and have a question, the Early Years Entitlement Team can help.

📞 Ring: 0800 0345 340 (option 4)
Phonelines are open:
Monday to Thursday: 9pm – 5pm and Fridays: 9am – 4:30pm

Or email: EarlyYearsEntitlements@barnsley.gov.uk

You can also drop into one of our Childcare Chats for face‑to‑face help, details are below:

Date:Day:Time:Location:
18th FebruaryWednesday1pm - 6pm

Family Hubs at Barnsley Market - 
upstairs behind Market Kitchen.

18th MarchWednesday1pm - 6pmFamily Hubs at Barnsley Market-
upstairs behind Market Kitchen.
22nd AprilWednesday1pm - 6pmFamily Hubs at Barnsley Market-
upstairs behind Market Kitchen.
20th MayWednesday1pm - 6pmFamily Hubs at Barnsley Market-
upstairs behind Market Kitchen.
17th JuneWednesday1pm - 6pmFamily Hubs at Barnsley Market-
upstairs behind Market Kitchen.
22nd JulyWednesday1pm - 6pmFamily Hubs at Barnsley Market-
upstairs behind Market Kitchen.
19th AugustWednesday1pm - 6pmFamily Hubs at Barnsley Market-
upstairs behind Market Kitchen.

5 Steps to Choosing Childcare

Click here to find out everything you need to know about choosing a childcare setting.


Click Here to Find Ofsted Registered Childcare in Barnsley

You can filter the results in this search by: 
  • Childcare Type
  • Distance from your postcode 
  • School drop-off and collection

If you need help looking for Childcare ring Families Information Service on 0800 0345 340 (Option 1). Phonelines are open Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm and Friday 9am - 4:30pm.

Barnsley's SEND Local Offer

Click here to go to Barnsley's SEND Local Offer.
Find information for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities.

Family Hub Room Bookings

Click here to book a room within a Family Hub. 

Please read our terms and conditions here

Who can help?

Click here to go to our service quick search

Leaving Care Local Offer for Care Leavers

Visit Barnsley's Local Offer for Care Leavers

Great Childhoods Ambition

Explore what’s possible for children, young people and families in Barnsley. 

Barnsley's Great Childhoods Ambition 

Barnsley Children's University

As part of our Great Childhoods Ambition, we've partnered up with the Children’s University Trust to launch the Barnsley Children’s University.

Click here to find out more 

Register a birth

You need to register your baby to get a birth certificate.


Armed Forces Families

Find valuable information and support for our Armed Forces community and families at Armed Forces Barnsley.

Be part of something BIG

Working with small children is a big deal.

It’s a job that makes a difference by helping to give children the best start in life.

Find a job in childcare

ICB Healthier Together Website (Opens in New Window)

Healthy Holidays (Opens in New Window)

Click here for more information and to book Healthy Holidays

Worried about a child? (Opens in New Window)

Help us improve the Virtual Family Hub

Click here to view and complete our new feedback form!!

Neighbouring Family Hubs

If you live outside the Barnsley area, contact your local Family Hub, or Children's Services for details about programs available in your community.

Childcare Providers Only : Provider Portal Login

School Professionals Only : School Access Module (SAM)

Early Help for Professionals Only