Childcare funding

Pre-school childcare costs can be expensive, but through the government’s early years funding entitlements, financial support is available for many parents and carers. Please follow the links on this page to find out more about the help you can receive, depending on the age of your child/children and your family circumstances.

Nine months to four-year-olds

30 hours childcare for eligible working families in England

Two-year-olds

15 hours childcare for eligible families receiving additional forms of support in England

Three- and four-year-olds

15 hours childcare for all families in England