There are lots of different funding available to parents/carers to help towards the cost of childcare.
Apply for Early Learning for 2 Year Olds Funding
Here you will find the application for 2 year old funding for families in receipt of certain benefits
Funded Childcare for 9 months to 23 months old for working families
Childcare funding for eligible working parents whose children will be 9 months or older.
Early Learning for 2 year olds Funding
Information on childcare funding for families with 2 year old children in receipt of certain benefits or on a low income.
2 year old childcare funding for working families
Information on childcare funding for working families with 2 year old children
Funded Childcare for 3 - 4 Year Olds (15 Hours)
Information on childcare funding available to parents of 3-4 year olds
3-4 year old childcare funding for working families (30 Hours)
Information on additional 15 hours 3-4 years childcare funding for working families
Early Years Funding Rates
Funding rates from 1st April 2026
Frequently asked questions for parents
What entitlements are available and which ones might I be able to use?
There are several different entitlements available, which have different eligibility criteria.
Tax Free Childcare
Information about Tax Free Childcare
Childcare Element of Universal Credit
Eligible parents may be able to claim back up to 85% of their childcare costs.
