Funded Childcare Places for 2, 3, or 4 Year-Olds - NCC

Type of service:
Finance And Funding
Address:
Northamptonshire County Council, One Angel Square, Angel Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN1 1ED
Telephone number:
0300 126 1000
Email address:
EECFunding@childrenfirstnorthamptonshire.co.uk
Website:
https://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/councilservices/children-families-education/early-years/Pages/childcare-funding.aspx
Service description:

All parents and carers of 3 and 4 year-old children can claim up to 570 hours a year of early education and childcare (split over 3 funding blocks). This is known as 'Universal Childcare Support' or the 'Free Entitlement.'

Some parents and carers might be eligible for additional help with childcare costs, such as:

  • Early Education and Childcare Funding for 2 Year Olds
  • Extended Early Education and Childcare Funding for 3 and 4 Year Olds – 30 Hours
  • Extended Early Education and Childcare Funding for Foster Children
  • The Early Years Pupil Premium

You can calculate when funded childcare will start for your child using this online eligibility checker.

Parents and carers can access funded childcare places at most OFSTED-registered childcare providers. These include:

  • Private day nurseries
  • Pre-school playgroups
  • Maintained nurseries
  • Childminders and childminder agencies
  • Independent schools

Details of local childcare providers can be found on the Children and Families Service Finder (FIS).

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Cost:
Free
Age range:
2 years - 4 years
Eligibility criteria:
  • Age - Early Years (0-5)
Referral route:
  • Contact service direct
  • No referral needed
Last updated on:
10/08/2020
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