Funded Childcare for 2, 3 and 4 Year Olds
Starting your children in early years childcare can have lots of benefits including:
- helping a child to learn and develop
- building confidence and interpersonal skills
- improving a child's speaking and listening skills
- preparing a child for starting school
More information is available in Lancashire County Council's early years, childcare and family support webpage and in the Funded Placement Guide.
Funded childcare for 2 year olds - Some two year olds in Lancashire may qualify for up to 15 hours a week at a local nursery or with a childminder, funded by the government. Check if you are eligible and search for a provider.
Funded childcare for 3 and 4 year olds - From the term after your child's third birthday, they can have up to 15 hours a week at a local nursery or with a childminder funded by the government.
30 hours funded childcare - Eligible working families can get an additional 15 hours funded childcare on top of the 15 hours universal funded childcare.
Help paying for childcare - there are different types of financial support available to help you pay for childcare.