The Children’s Information Service gives free, up-to-date, impartial advice on childcare, baby/toddler groups, playgroups and day care nurseries. For further information telephone: 01243 777807. Or click on the following link to visit West Sussex County Council's Children's Information service.

If you would like information about Infant and Primary schools, please contact your local area Education Office on 0845 075 1007 or click on the following link to visit the West Sussex Learning Connections website.

Mid Sussex & Horsham Portage provides a home visiting educational service for pre-school children with additional support needs and their families. For further information telephone 01444 243150 or visit their website www.portage.org.uk  

Local Pre-School Fun / Educational Groups

Mini Maths
MiniMaths makes maths fun. The classes are an hour of fun and learning for children aged 1-4 years. Rhymes, stories, puppets, games, activities, songs and crafts. For more information visit www.minimaths.co.uk, telephone 01444 236965, or email minimaths@btinternet.com.

Music Bus
Pre-school music and play for babies and toddlers - making music fun! Music Bus classes include lots of singing, music making, movement, dance and role play as well as the opportunity for you and your child to meet and make new friends.

Sessions are run on alternate Wednesdays at the Sidney West Family and Childrens Centre, Leylands Road and at The Gattons Childrens Centre, Royal George Road, Burgess Hill. Numbers are limited so please ring ahead and book your place. Telephone: 01444 255493. Website: www.musicbus.com

Talking Tots
A weekly pre-school communication class for little ones aged 12 months - 5 years.  Each session last 45 minutes and is full of games, rhymes and activities, all with the aim of promoting communication skills and social confidence whilst learning skills such as listening, turntaking, sharing, peer bonding, etc.

Classes run at Cyprus Hall and the Sidney West Sports & Community Centre, please contact Karen Matson for more information. Telephone: 07767 242833, Email: karen@talkingtots.info, Website: www.talkingtots.info/midsussexandwealden