Funded childcare | Funded childcare | Manchester City Council

Working parents may be able to get 15 hours per week of funded childcare for a child 9 months to 2 years old.

You may be able to get funded childcare if you have a 2-year-old and get certain benefits.

All 3 and 4 year olds in England are also entitled to 15 hours of funded early education or childcare per week.

You can apply from when your child is 23 weeks old.

Entitlement	Child's age	Eligibility
15 hours Working parent entitlement	From the term after they turn 9 months until they start school	For working parents - Details are explained on the government website
15 hours for parents of 2-year-olds receiving some additional forms of government support	From the term after they turn 2-years-old	Details are explained on the government website
15 hours for Universal entitlement for 3- and 4-year-olds	From the term after they turn 3-years old until they start school	All 3 and 4-year-olds are eligible for the universal element of the entitlement

For the working parent entitlement for children aged 9 months to 4 years:

Two year funding for families who are receiving additional benefits:

Alternatively, you can contact a sure start center or day care provider who can complete an eligibility check on your behalf.

Funded childcare means that your child will be looked after for a number of hours without you needing to pay.

Below are some examples that are not covered under this scheme.

You will need to discuss the arrangements for these things separately with your childcare provider.

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