Deadline planner

Get personalized application deadlines and key dates for your child's funded childcare hours. Plan ahead to secure your preferred nursery place.

Plan your application

Enter your child's date of birth to see when they can start and when you should apply.

Enter your child's date of birth to see their personalized timeline

Key information

Key dates

  • • Apply 2-3 months early
  • • Term starts: Sep, Jan, Apr
  • • Reconfirm every 3 months

Age requirements

  • • 9+ months: 15h (if eligible)
  • • 2+ years: 15h (if eligible)
  • • 3+ years: 30h (if eligible)