From April 2024 there will be two funding offers available for two year olds in England, only one offer can be used per child:
- For 15 funded childcare hours for working parents of two year olds: Apply through Childcare Choices
- For 15 funded childcare hours for two year olds families in receipt of additional government support please apply using the link below
15 Funded Childcare Hours for Two Year old Families in Receipt of Additional Government Support
Two year olds who live in Cheshire West and Chester may be eligible for 15 hours free childcare per week, which adds up to 570 hours per year.
To find out if you are eligible, visit the Cheshire West and Chester website: Two Year Funding - Cheshire West and Chester
Please have your National Insurance number to hand. A variety of local nurseries, childminders and pre-schools have availability for funded childcare places - speak to your early years worker to find out where.
Some children’s centres have a nursery on site and staff will be available to offer guidance, support and advice about childcare in your local area.
Contact your local centre to find out if there is a nursery on site, what days/times childcare is available, along with information about free places for two year olds: Children's Centre Details
Other help with childcare costs
Thousands of families are missing out on help paying for childcare. Check what help you could get at: Childcare Choices