Funded childcare for two-year-olds

When can I claim?

You can apply close to the date of your child's 2nd birthday.

When you can get your hours from will depend on when in the year your child turns 2 years old.

When your child turns 2 years old	When you can apply from	When you can get your hours from
Between 1 September and 31 December	1 September	1 January the following year
Between 1 January and 31 March	1 January	1 April the same year
Between 1 April and 31 August	1 April	1 September the same year