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

3. When to apply and term dates

You can apply for your eligibility code when your child reaches 23 weeks old.

Your child can start in their childcare place the term after they reach 9 months old, providing you have received a valid eligibility code.

Child turns 9 months You can access a place from Must have eligibility code by
1 September to 31 December Term starting on or after 1 January  31 December
1 January to 31 March Term starting on or after 1 April 31 March
1 April to 31 August Term starting on or after 1 September 31 August
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