Free education and childcare for 3-year-olds
For working families in England
With 3 and 4-year-old children
30 hours of free childcare or early education for 38 weeks
A total of 1,140 hours per year, that you can use flexibly with one or more
childcare provider
Some providers will allow you to ‘stretch’ the hours over 52 weeks, using fewer hours per week
If your working pattern and/or income has changed because of coronavirus (COVID-19); before you apply or reconfirm for 30 hours, please read how these changes may affect your eligibility
Are you eligible?
