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Early Years and Childcare

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The Early Years & Childcare Operations Unit is part of the Children, Families & Education (CFE) Directorate within Kent County Council. Its primary purpose is to contribute towards delivering the Government's National Childcare Strategy and to ensure that it helps meet the needs of all children, parents and carers in Kent.

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Kent Children & Families Information Service

Free, impartial advice and guidance on childcare and related issues.

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Free Early Education for 3 and 4 year olds

12.5 hours free early education a week during term time for 38 weeks a year.

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Children's Centres

Access to services for families with children aged 0-5 years.

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Childcare Providers

The support and development of childcare providers throughout Kent.

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