

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.
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.