Help with childcare costs

Find out about funded early education and childcare for children aged 9 months to 4 years.
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About funded childcare

What is funded childcare, support you can get, when to apply and the benefits to you and your child.

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Funded childcare from 9 months old

Find out about funded early education and childcare from 9 months old.

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Funded childcare for 2 year olds

Find out what childcare funding is available and how it can be used.

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Funded childcare for 3 and 4 year olds

Find out about funded early education and childcare for 3 and 4 year olds.

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Support with childcare costs

Find out about extra support with childcare costs, early years pupil premium (EYPP), disability access fund (DAF).