Funded childcare for 9 months-23 months

  1. Overview
  2. Eligibility
  3. When to apply and term dates
  4. How to apply
  5. After you apply
  1. Find a nursery or childminder
  2. Hours and restrictions
  3. Other help with childcare costs
  4. Information and advice

1. Overview

To make childcare more affordable for working parents, the government is expanding funded early education to children aged between 9 and 23 months old.

From September 2024, eligible families of children in this age group can access up to 15 hours a week of childcare and early education.

Read this guide to find out more and claim your childcare entitlement code on the Childcare Choices website.

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