Information on free early learning for:
- 2 year olds
- 3 and 4 year olds
As well as information on 30 free hours, tax free childcare and help with costs.
Early education and childcare support is changing for working families from April 2024.
- April 2024 - working parents of 2-years can get up to 15 hours a week of free education and childcare.
- September 2024 - working parents of 9 months – 3 years old can get up to 15 hours a week free education and childcare.
- September 2025 - working parents of 9 months – up to school age can get up to 30 hours a week free education and childcare.
Parents eligible from April 2024 will be able to apply for their eligibility code from January 2024. Parents must receive their eligibility code before the 31 March to be able to access this entitlement.
Visit the Childcare Choices website to find out what you may be eligible for and to sign up to the newsletter to get the latest updates about the early education and childcare support expansion.
