Help with childcare

Childcare funding for two-year-olds

You can apply online for a funded nursery or approved childminder place for two-year-olds, providing you meet the stated eligibility criteria.

2-year-old funding leaflet [pdf]

Childcare funding for three and four year olds

All three and four year olds are entitled to 15 hours of government funded childcare.

Eligible working parents*, can get up to 30 hours a week.

15 hours funded childcare - what you're entitled to and how you can receive your free entitlement
30 hours funded childcare - how to apply and eligibility criteria

*To be eligible for the extra 15 hours a week, you and any partner, must earn at least £120 each a week and not more than £100,000 a year.

Help with paying for childcare

Find out more about the help you can receive when paying for childcare.

Care to learn

If you are a young parent who wants to continue with your education or training, take a look at Care To Learn. The scheme pays for childcare costs whilst you study if under 20 at the start of your course. See Care to Learn: overview.