Information for Existing Providers

Sheffield Information Link has a specialist library located in the shop at 11 Leopold Street. The library is designed to support childcare students and providers within the early years and playwork sectors. Click here for more information on our library.

The following organisations are provider forums established to help existing providers in a variety of ways. Please select a link or contact them directly for more information.

• Playgroups and Pre-schools
  Pre-school Learning Alliance (national website)
  9 Leopold Street, Sheffield S1 2GY
  Tel: 0114 273 1007
  Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 3.30pm.
  
• Out of School Care and Holiday Play Care
  Sheffield Out of School Network
  Floor 2, 6-8 Meetinghouse Lane, Sheffield S1 2DP
  Tel: 0114 249 4941
  Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm.
  
• Community / Voluntary Nurseries
  Sheffield Community Childcare Network (SCCN)
  Unit 31-32, 53 Mowbray Street, Sheffield S3 8EN
  Tel: 0114 249 3451
  
• Crèches
  Pre-school Learning Alliance (see Playgroups and Pre-schools above) employ a worker to offer advice on setting up crèches. Contact them for more information.
  
• EYECS Community Based Childcare Team
  Contact the Community Based Childcare Team on 0114 250 6762 at the Bannerdale Centre, 125 Carterknowle Road for information and advice for childminders.