Pre-school (age 0 to 4)

Applying for a nursery school place

Information for parents of children applying for a nursery place.

Looking for childcare?

If you are looking for a childminder, day nursery, playgroup or out-of-school club, then Salford Family Information Service can help. We keep the only complete and up-to-date database of registered childcare provision in Salford, updated every two weeks direct from Ofsted records.

Find out more about childcare.

We are dedicated to keeping families informed

Salford Family Information Service works closely with many other organisations in Salford to provide information about a wide range of services and activities for children and families. We already have a wealth of information at our fingertips. And if we don’t know the answer to your query immediately, we will find out who does. You can call us free on 0161 909 6508.

You can access our online directory of services called Salford Children or for 13 to 19 year olds there is also WUU2. The council has a service information directory which lists information from both Salford Children and WUU2.

Discover the rewards of a career in childcare

Working with children is a fast-growing profession offering flexibility, variety and great prospects. If you are looking for a rewarding career, whether you are starting work, returning to work or looking for a change in direction.

Find out more about working in childcare.