Paying for childcare
Funded childcare for 2 year olds
If you receive some additional forms of government support or you are working and on low income you can apply direct with the county council for 15 hours of funded early education and childcare for your 2-year-old.
Funded childcare for 3 and 4 year olds
From the term after your child's third birthday, they can have up to 15 hours a week at a local nursery or with a childminder funded by the government.
30 hours childcare for working families
30 hours funded childcare for eligible working families with children aged 9 months to 4 years.
Funded childcare for foster carers
Foster carers may be able to claim funded childcare depending on the age of the foster child and their circumstances.
Wraparound childcare
All parents in England with primary school-aged children can access wraparound childcare. There are no eligibility criteria for accessing new wraparound childcare places.
Help paying for childcare
Financial support for you and your family.
Funded places for 3 and 4-year-olds
All 3 and 4-year-old children are entitled to up to 15 hours per week at a local nursery or with a childminder.
Hear from a Lancashire parent and an early years provider.
Funded places for 2-year-olds
Play, learn and grow with a local nursery or childminder.
Hear from our Lancashire providers about the benefits of a 2-year-old place.