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Help with childcare costs


The links below provide more information about the number of hours childcare you may be eligible for. There is also information on ways that you may be able to pay towards to cost of your childcare.

9 months to 2 years 11 months – working parents 

Once your child turns 9 months old, working parents may be entitled to 15 hours funded childcare. 

Find out about funding


2 year olds

Your 2 year old could get up to 15 hours free childcare

Find out about 2 year old funding


3 and 4 year olds

All 3 and 4 year old children are eligible for 15 hours funded childcare

Find out about 3 and 4 year old funding


Children in foster care

Some children in foster care are eligible for 30 hours free childcare

Find out about childcare for children in foster care


Benefits, Tax Free Childcare and Grants

Information on benefits and other funding available to help you pay for childcare costs

Find out more about funding options

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