The aim of Sure Start Children's Centres is to support children under five and their families. From pregnancy through to primary school, children's centres in Surrey are there to support you. You can access a range of services all in one place. As your child makes friends and learns as they play, you can get advice on family matters and find out about training opportunities.

By April 2010 there will be 69 children's centres across the county and two specially designed mobile children's centres.

Each children's centre aims to provide services that are tailored to their communities needs. So services will vary but may include:

• High quality early years provision. This may include:
  • childcare and early education at the centre or signposting to other local childcare providers
  • information on local homebased childcare and a chance to meet with registered childminders
  • play and learn sessions where parents stay, have fun with their children and become involved with their children’s learning.
• Free information, advice and guidance from Surrey Family Information Service (FIS).
• Health information including antenatal advice and support, breast feeding, nutrition and help with giving up smoking.
• Parenting support including courses or just someone to talk to.
• Information and advice on employment and training including links to Jobcentre Plus, nextstep and Connexions.