When can my child get funded hours?
Enter your child's date of birth. We'll show when funded hours can start and when to apply, using the dates GOV.UK publishes for England.
Free Childcare for Working Parents
If you're working and meet the income rules. Check you're eligible on GOV.UK
- You can apply from
- Your child turns 9 months
- Hours can start from
- Apply by
After you get your code, you need to confirm your details every 3 months to keep it.
15 hours for all 3 and 4 year olds
No income rules. Ask your nursery or council how to take them up.
- Your child turns 3
- Hours can start from
Funded hours stop when your child starts in reception, or at compulsory school age if that's later.
Check the exact start date with your nursery: these are the dates from which funding can begin. Sources:GOV.UK, when to apply andGOV.UK, free childcare for 3 to 4 year olds.