Children & Young People's Information Service
Providing Information on local
childcare,
activities and
family support services available to children and young people (0 to 19 years and to include disabled young people up to 25 years) their families, carers and those working to support local families, Children & Young People's Information Service, part of the wider
Childcare and Extended Services Team, provides a single point of access for information and advice on:
We provide information and advice on:
- Childcare e.g.
- Nurseries
- Playgroups
- Childminders
- Holiday playschemes
- Before and after school clubs
- Crèches
- Working in childcare
- Activities for Children and Young People e.g.
- Sports (Athletics, Boxing, Football, Outdoor Adventure, Rugby, Swimming, etc.)
- Performing arts (Dance, Drama, Music, etc.)
- Youth activities
- Uniformed organisations (Rainbows, Cubs, Air Cadets, etc.)
- Holiday activities
- Under 5's (Parent & Toddler groups, Messy & Physical play sessions, Storytimes)
- Park and countryside activities
- Places to visit ..... “Out and About"
Updated and tailor made lists of activities for all ages are produced on demand and before all main holidays in association with many different organisations including Sports Development, Parks and Countryside Rangers, Libraries, Youth Services and many other private, voluntary and independent groups. Let us know about your group, activity or organisation.
Family and Parenting Support Services information can also be accessed online, visit Bury’s Find it 4 Me database. This is produced in association with Bury Libraries, Youth Services, Sports Development and the Re:d Centre.
For the latest and most comprehensive information on Childcare, Activities and Family Services call our Freephone helpline 0800 731 4611, e-mail us at childinfo@bury.gov.uk or complete our online form. We will respond within 1 working day.
Some childcare information is also available online at 
ChildcareLink, where you will find details of local childcare providers. Please note that this list is not exhaustive, as some providers have opted not to have their details on the Internet.
The service is open from Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm. Outside these hours an answerphone is in operation. We also offer a drop in service during office hours at Hilton House on Irwell Street, Bury. No appointment is necessary however training may occasionally take place on a Wednesday afternoon during which time physical access to the building may not be possible.
Full contact details:
Bury Children & Young people's Information Service
Hilton House
Irwell Street
Bury
BL9 0HZ
Freephone 0800 731 4611 (Internal 0161 253 5941)
Fax 0161 253 5942
E-mail childinfo@bury.gov.uk
Link to the National Childcare Link website
