The Children & Young People's Information Services (CYPIS) provides free impartial information and guidance on a full range of childcare and children's services and resources across the City of Bristol. The service is available to :
- Parents and carers of children
- Providers of childcare services
- People wishing to set up new childcare provision
- People wishing to become registered childminders
- Employers and training providers
We offer parents and carers :
- An assessment of their specific and individual childcare needs
- Information on all types of childcare both registered and non-registered groups
- Lists of registered childminders in their chosen area with current vacancy information and the service provided
- Briefing Sheets providing guidance on what to consider when choosing childcare
- A signposting service to local support organisations and agencies
To find information on all services for children and young people provided in Bristol use the on-line service directory 1 Big Database, available through the link on the right. This central database aims to cover all services for children, young people and their parents in Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
Contact:
Children and Young People’s Information Service
Telephone: 0845 129 7217
Email: askcyps@bristol.gov.uk
Fax: 0117 9142242