How to apply
Depending on whether you receive government support or are a working family, the way in which you apply for funded childcare in Lancashire will be different.
Families receiving government support
Your 2-year-old can get funded early learning if you get any of the following benefits or you are working and on low income:
- Income Support
- income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Universal Credit - if you and your partner are on a low income from work (usually a combined income of less than £15,400 a year or less after tax, not including benefits payments)
- the guaranteed element of Pension Credit
If you are not in receipt of any of the above benefits you may still be eligible. See others ways you might be eligible.
If you meet this criteria, apply direct with us using our eligibility checker below to take up a 15 hours funded place for your two-year old.
If you’re a non-UK citizen who cannot claim benefits please see no recourse to public funds for more information on how to apply.
If you do not have access to the internet you can also call our Family Information Service on 0300 123 6712.
Please see when to apply for more information.
Working families
Eligible working parents can now apply for 30 hours of funded childcare from the term after their child turns 9 months until they reach school age. See our guide to 30 hours childcare for working families for more information.