Eligibility checker
Find out if you qualify for government-funded childcare hours. This tool provides guidance only - always check with official sources for the final decision.
Guidance only: This checker provides an indication based on common eligibility criteria. For official decisions and applications, use these government services:
Check your eligibility
This checker provides guidance only. The official government service makes the final eligibility decision.
Frequently asked questions
For more detailed information:
Key information
Age cut-offs
- • 9+ months: 15 hours (if eligible)
- • 2+ years: 15 hours (if eligible)
- • 3+ years: 30 hours (if eligible)
Remember
- • Reconfirm every 3 months
- • Both parents must qualify
- • Earn £152-£100k per year