Working parent entitlement

Eligible working parents of children under the age of five-years-old will may be entitled to up to 30 hours a week funded childcare.

You can apply for 30 hours funded childcare from when your child is 2 years and 36 weeks.


Your child’s 3rd birthday	When you can get your 30 hours from	When to apply
1 September to 31 December	Term starting on or after 1 January	The term before 1 January
1 January to 31 March	Term starting on or after 1 April	The term before 1 April
1 April to 31 August	Term starting on or after 1 September	The term before 1 September

Both parents, or lone parent, need to be:

working the equivalent of 16 hours per week at the National Minimum or Living Wage
expect to earn at least £61.92 a week if you’re under 18, £84.80 a week if you’re aged 18-20 or £52.80 a week if you’re an apprentice (either under 19 or in the first year of your apprenticeship)

They must also:

Contact Family Information Service