Funded Childcare
Eligible families can receive government-funded childcare hours for children from 9 months up to 4 years.
Parents
Childcare Funding & Financial Support
Simple information about the government help that may be available towards your childcare costs. Eligibility depends on your individual circumstances.
What support is available?
Three ways help with childcare costs may be available
Tax-Free Childcare
For every £8 you pay into a Tax-Free Childcare account, the government adds £2 towards approved childcare costs.
Other Support
Depending on your circumstances, you may also get help through Universal Credit, student support or other schemes.
Entitlements & schemes
Funding Options in Detail
Eligible working families in England may receive up to 30 hours of funded childcare per week for children aged 9 months to 4 years, usually for 38 weeks of the year.
- Apply through the government childcare service.
- If eligible, you get an 11-digit code to give your childcare provider.
- Reconfirm eligibility every 3 months through your account.
Government eligibility criteria can change. Please check official guidance for the latest rules and thresholds.
Check Your Eligibility & ApplyNeed Help?
If you are unsure about providing your funding code or have questions about how funded hours work at SPNS, please speak to a member of our team.
Eligibility for government funding is determined by the relevant government or local authority scheme, not by the nursery.