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Starlings Nursery
Funding
​Free Childcare Entitlement for 2-4 Year Olds
We offer government funded places for two-, three- and four-year-olds. For children that are eligible for the free childcare sessions are discussed on your first visit. Extra sessions or hours are available upon request.
AGE 2
15 Hours Free Childcare
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For families in England, receiving some forms of support.
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With 2-year-old children
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15 hours of free childcare or early education for 38 weeks
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You would have received a letter to confirm this.
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15 Hours Free Childcare (April 2024)
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For working families in England.
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With 2-year-old children
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15 hours of free childcare or early education for 38 weeks
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You would have to apply for this, and once accepted, you will receive a code which you would then pass on to the nursery. For more information how to apply go to Check you're eligible for free childcare if you're working - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)​
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30 Hours Free Childcare (September 2025)
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For working families in England.
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With 2-year-old children
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30 hours of free childcare or early education for 38 weeks
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You would have to apply for this, and once accepted, you will receive a code which you would then pass on to the nursery. For more information how to apply go to Check you're eligible for free childcare if you're working - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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AGE 3&4
15 Hours Free Childcare
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For all families in England
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With 3 and 4-year-old children
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15 hours of free childcare or early education for 38 weeks
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Your child is entitled the term after their third birthday providing it falls before the cut-off dates*. (See below)
30 Hours Free Childcare
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For working families in England
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With 3 and 4-year-old children
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30 hours of free childcare or early education for 38 weeks
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Your child is entitled the term after their third birthday providing it falls before the cut-off dates*. (See below)
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You will have to apply for this, and once accepted, you will receive a code which you would then pass on to the nursery. For more information how to apply go to https://www.gov.uk/30-hours-free-childcare.
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Tax Free Childcare
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For working families, including the self-employed, in the UK
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Earning under £100k and at least £152 per week (equal to 16 hours at the National Minimum or Living Wage) each
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Who aren't receiving Tax Credits, Universal Credit or childcare vouchers
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With children aged 0-11 (or 0-16 if disabled)
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For every £8 you pay into an online account, the government will add an extra £2, up to £2,000 per child per year.
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*Cut-off dates:
31st August for Autumn Term (Sep – Dec)
31st December for Spring Term (Jan – Apr)
31st March for Summer Term (May – Aug)
For more information on what childcare funding you are entitled to, click on the childcare choices logo below:
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