The Family Information Service

The Family Information Service (FIS) is a dedicated team within Barking and Dagenham council. The team provide free, confidential, impartial advice and guidance on childcare including:

• information on local childcare including early years nurseries, pre-schools and childminders
• advice on childcare funding options
• fun activities for children
• brokerage service helping you find childcare

FIS works closely with children’s centres, Jobcentre Plus, family services, libraries and many more to support children, young people, families and people who work with families.

We have a number of early education settings in Barking and Dagenham offering fee paying and funded sessions.

Please see the map for location details’