Family Information Service Update January 2026

Do you have vacancies?

Parents are now looking for childcare provisions to access from Spring term 2026.

Access to early education entitlements now includes 9 months to 23 months old, so do ensure all your vacancies are noted on your childcare listing.

Check your setting is listed on the childcare directory with your latest vacancy numbers. Click here to view the Lewisham childcare directory.

Charges and consumables 

Don’t forget you are able to note charges and other consumables as part of your provider details information update. This is accessed via your Provider Portal login, same access for vacancy update form.

Wraparound childcare

We continue to work with wraparound childcare providers and schools to increase access to wraparound childcare for children attending primary school.

Parents are welcome top contact the Family Information Service (FIS) to find out more about wraparound childcare or contact their child’s school. You can contact Family Information Service by email fis@lewisham.gov.uk or telephone 020 8314 3940.

Lewisham 2's

FIS continues support parents/carers with accessing funded 15 hours for their 2-year-old.

Lewisham 2’s are funded places for 2-year-olds of families meeting the eligibility criteria including families in and out of work.

Parents/carers can contact the FIS team by email fis@lewisham.gov.uk or telephone 020 8314 3940 for further information or guidance.

Click here for eligibility criteria and application process