Government Funding
Childcare Funding for 2 year olds
Smithfield House Children’s Nursery offers a variety of different funded sessions, please see below:
- 2-year fully funded
- 2-year mixed charge sessions (chargeable additional wrap around care at the nursery alongside the 15hours)
- 15 hours fully funded
- 15 hours mixed charge sessions (chargeable additional wrap around care at the nursery alongside the 15hours)
- 30 hours fully funded
All children receive the 15 hours funding the term after they turn three and we offer this to all children, however remaining funding places are limited so please contact the nursery to enquire about availability before applying.
Childcare Funding for 3 & 4 year olds
If you have a 3 or 4 year old, there is funding available to help with childcare costs;
All 3 & 4 year olds are entitled to up to 15 funded hours per week, following the term after their third birthday.
Eligible children can also claim up to 30 funded hours. Parents/carers can find out further information regarding the 30 hours by visiting the Government website