Where to use the funded hours
Contact private childcare providers directly to use your funded hours, such as:
- childminders
- day nursery
- pre-school
To use the funded hours at a maintained nursery, you must apply for your universal 15 hours first. Then you need to approach the school directly to discuss if and how they can offer the extended hours. This is only for 2, 3 and 4 year olds.
Not all schools and providers will be able to offer the expanded entitlement. They may be limited by their building design, opening times, staffing or be at full capacity. To enable you to take up the expanded entitlement, you can look at solutions such as shared care and wrap around care.
To find details about childcare provisions in your area, use the button below.