Understanding Your Options
To make things easier, we’ve put together this simple guide to help you understand the different funding options available and how to check your eligibility.
15 Hours Funded Childcare for 2-Year-Olds
Some families may be entitled to 15 hours of funded childcare for children aged 2 years. Eligibility is based on certain benefits or income criteria, so it’s important to check directly with the official Government guidance. You can find out if your family qualifies by visiting:
https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/free-childcare-2-year-olds
15 Hours Funded Childcare for 3 & 4-Year-Olds
All families automatically qualify for 15 hours of funded childcare once their child turns 3 years old. There’s no need to apply for this — the hours will be arranged through Parkside View Nursery when your child starts with us.
30 Hours Funded Childcare for 3 & 4-Year-Olds
Working families may also be entitled to up to 30 hours of funded childcare per week. This requires an application through the Government website, where you will receive a funding code to share with us so we can apply it to your account:
https://www.gov.uk/30-hours-free-childcare
The date of your child’s birthday determines when you can begin using your funded hours.
For families eligible for 15 hours funded childcare for 2-year-olds, funding can begin from the term after your child turns two. Once you’ve checked your eligibility and applied through the official Government website, you’ll receive confirmation and can arrange your funded hours with us.
For all 3 and 4-year-olds, every child automatically qualifies for 15 hours funded childcare starting from the term after their third birthday. If you’re applying for 30 hours funding, you’ll need to complete the application beforehand to make sure you receive your funding code in time.
Once you’ve checked your eligibility and arranged your funded hours, the next step is to get in touch to discuss your child’s place at Parkside View Nursery.
Our friendly team will guide you through the enrolment process, explain how funding works, and answer any questions you may have.
Simply complete the contact form below, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
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- GIVE THE CODE TO YOUR CHILDCARE PROVIDER(S) Give the code in your childcare account to your provider(s) along with your National Insurance number and your child's date of birth. Your childcare provider(s) will check your code is valid - you can't take up your 30 hours place without it
- RECONFIRM You must confirm your details are up to date every 3 months or your code will expire. Sign into your childcare account to confirm your details. You will receive a reminder to do this.