Government Funded Childcare

Eligible working families in England can get up to 30 hours of funded childcare a week for 38 weeks of the year, starting the term after their child turns nine months old. At Domi Domingo, we offer funded childcare at our nurseries in Kirkstall, Leeds, and East Ardsley, Wakefield. Here’s how to check what you qualify for and plan your start date. GOV.UK childcare funding guide

Can I get 15 or 30 hours of funded childcare?

The 30-hour entitlement includes any 15-hour entitlement your child also qualifies for. For working-parent funding, you and your partner, if you have one, usually each need to earn the equivalent of 16 hours a week at the applicable minimum wage. The scheme is unavailable if either of you expects adjusted net income above £100,000 this tax year. Check the full rules if you’re self-employed, starting a new job or returning from parental leave. Check working-parent eligibility · Check early learning for 2-year-olds

When can I apply for 30 hours?

You can apply once your child is 23 weeks old. For the working-parent scheme, these are the earliest usual start dates. GOV.UK application deadlines

Apply early so your code is valid by the deadline. Once approved, give your nursery your 11-digit code and reconfirm your eligibility through your childcare account every three months. For the universal 15 hours for 3- and 4-year-olds, speak to your nursery directly. That entitlement is available without an eligibility code. Apply on GOV.UK · Universal 15-hour entitlement

Will I still have nursery fees?

Thirty hours over 38 weeks comes to 1,140 funded hours a year. Some nurseries can spread those hours over more weeks, giving you fewer funded hours each week. Ask your nursery which sessions are available and how the funding would fit the days you need. GOV.UK guide to funded hours

Your funded hours are free. You may pay for extra hours you choose to book. Charges for meals, nappies or optional activities must be voluntary, and you can ask about alternatives. Before booking, ask for a breakdown of the funded hours, any paid hours and optional extras. Department for Education guidance

Ask us about funded sessions at Domi Domingo

Tell us your child’s age, when you’d like them to start and which days you need. We can check availability and talk you through how the funded hours would fit your week.

• Kirkstall, Leeds (LS4 2JT) · Ask about funded sessions in Kirkstall
• East Ardsley, Wakefield (WF3 2AB) · Ask about funded sessions in East Ardsley