Eligible working families whose children will be aged between 9 and 23 months old on 31 August can now apply to receive 15 hours of childcare, starting from September 2024.

Find out more information on the Childcare Choices website.

Help with childcare costs

Schemes and funded childcare that can help cover some or all of your childcare costs

Apply for funded childcare for your 2-year-old

You could get this if you’re on some benefits or your child is looked after by a council or has a disability

Apply for 15 hours childcare for your 2-year-old

Get 15 hours of funded childcare if you and your partner are working or self-employed.

Apply for 30 hours childcare for your 3 or 4-year old

Get an extra 15 hours of funded childcare if you or your partner are working or self-employed

Take up 15 hours childcare for your 3 or 4-year old

All 3 and 4-year-olds are entitled to 15 hours funded childcare. Here's how to get it and when to take up your place

Schemes and funding to help with your childcare costs

Overview of the help available to cover your childcare costs whether you’re working, getting benefits or studying