Parents
At Bizzy Bees Preschool, we believe that strong partnerships with parents and carers are key to supporting every child’s development and wellbeing. We work closely with families to share information, offer guidance and ensure consistency between home and preschool. This page provides key information, helpful contacts and useful services to support you and your child, making it easier to access advice, funding and local opportunities when you need them.
💷 Funding & Childcare Support
👨👩👧 Family Hubs
Help with Childcare Costs
Parents may be eligible for government funding to support childcare costs.
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15 hours funded childcare for eligible 2-year-olds
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15 hours universal funding for all 3–4 year olds
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30 hours extended funding for working families
👉 Apply and check eligibility through the Best Start website:
​Best Start in Life - Best Start in Life
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If you need support applying, please speak to a member of staff — we are happy to help.
Family Hubs offer support for families with children from pregnancy up to 19 years (or 25 with SEND).
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Parenting support and advice
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Stay and play sessions
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Feeding and sleep support
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Access to local services
👉 Find your local Family Hub:
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Family Hubs are a welcoming and supportive place for all families — no referral is needed.
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🩺 Health Visitors & Health Support
Health Visiting Service (Leicestershire)
Health visitors support families with children aged 0–5 years.
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They can help with:
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Feeding and sleep
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Child development
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Behaviour and routines
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General health advice
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📞 Health Visitor Helpline (Leicestershire):
0300 300 3001
👉 More information:
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CHAT HEALTH - Chat with a Health Visitor
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Parents/carers living in Leicester city: text 07520 615381
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Parent/carers living in Leicestershire and Rutland: text 07520 615382
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The service operates Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, excluding bank holidays. All texts will be responded to by a public health nurse (health visitor/school nurse) within 24 hours. Outside of the service working hours, you’ll receive a message back to inform you that your text will be responded to once the line reopens.
🦷 Accessing an NHS Dentist
We understand it can sometimes be difficult to find an NHS dentist. Here are some ways to access support:
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Search for local NHS dentists:
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Contact NHS 111 if your child needs urgent dental care
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Ask us — we may be able to share local recommendations
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We recommend registering your child with a dentist as early as possible, even before they need treatment.
Who to speak to
If you have any questions or need support accessing services, please speak to your child’s key person or a member of the team. We are here to help.
Attendance expectations
Regular attendance helps children build friendships, routines and confidence. Please inform us if your child is unable to attend.
Safeguarding reassurance
If you are ever worried about a child’s safety or wellbeing, please speak to us — we take all concerns seriously and will support you appropriately.
Cost of living / extra support
If you are experiencing financial difficulties or need support with food, clothing or essentials, please speak to us confidentially. We can help signpost you to local support services.
Alternatively there is the Crisis and Resilience Fund
The fund provides short-term emergency financial support to help you deal with an unexpected financial crisis, alongside pointing you to services that can help you become more financially secure over time.
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