Childcare
All 3 to 4-year-olds in England can get 570 free hours per year. It’s usually taken as 15 hours a week for 38 weeks of the year. Some 3 to 4-year-olds are also eligible for 30 hours free childcare a week, as are some 2-year-olds.
Free childcare
We cater for children from ages 2 until 5 years old. All children in England, aged 3-4 years are eligible for 15 hours a week free childcare. Some children aged 3-4 years old may be eligible for 30 hours a week free childcare, while some 2 year olds may also be eligible for free childcare.
Found out more below
2 year olds
We provide childcare for 2 year olds. Some 2-year-olds can get free childcare if you are in receipt of certain types of benefits. We are flexible in our hours and can make arrangements as per your requests.
3-4 year olds (15 hours free)
All 3 to 4-year-olds in England can get 570 free hours per year. It’s usually taken as 15 hours a week for 38 weeks of the year, but you can choose to take fewer hours over more weeks, for example.
You can get it from the term after your child’s 3rd birthday.
3-4 year olds (30 hours free)
You may be able to get 30 hours of free childcare per week for 38 weeks of the year (during school term time).
Your eligibility depends on:
- if you are working
- your income (and your partner’s income, if you have one)
- your child’s age and circumstances
- your immigration status
