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Working parents may be able to get 15 hours per week of funded childcare for a child 9 months to 4 years old.

15 hours Working parent entitlement if your child's age is from the term after they turn 9 months until they start school - Check eligibility explained on the government website

You may be able to get funded childcare if you have a 2-year-old and get certain benefits.

15 hours for parents of 2-year-olds receiving some additional forms of government support if your child's age is from the term after they turn 2-years-old - Check eligibility explained on the government website

All 3 and 4 year olds in England are also entitled to 15 hours of funded early education or childcare per week.

15 hours for Universal entitlement for 3 and 4-year-olds if your child's age is from the term after they turn 3-years old until they start school - All 3 and 4-year-olds are eligible for the universal element of the entitlement

When your child turns the relevant age:

1 January to 31 March they can get their hours from - Term starting on or after 1 April
1 April to 31 August they can get their hours from - Term starting on or after 1 September
1 April to 31 August they can get their hours from - Term starting on or after 1 January

For the working parent entitlement for children aged 9 months to 4 years you can apply from when your child is 23 weeks old.

Two year funding for families who are receiving additional benefits:

Alternatively, you can contact a sure start center or day care provider who can complete a 2-year eligibility check on your behalf.

Funded childcare means that your child will be looked after for a number of hours without you needing to pay.

Below are some examples that are not covered under this scheme.

You will need to discuss the arrangements for these things separately with your childcare provider.

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