Funded childcare for two-year-olds
You may be able to claim up to 15 hours childcare over 38 weeks for your two-year-old.
Funding would start from the term after your child's second birthday:
Child born between | Entitlement begins |
---|---|
1 January to 31 March | Summer term (from April 1) |
1 April to 31 August | Autumn term (from 1 September) |
1 September to 31 December | Spring term (from 1 January) |
You must meet the criteria and submit an application to get an entitlement letter.
This will contain a unique ID code that your childcare provider can use to claim the funding.
Apply for two-year-old funding
To find providers who deliver two-year-old funded places, visit our Family Service Directory.