30 Hour
Funded Childcare
From September 2025, working parents will be eligible for up to 30 hours of government-funded childcare per week for children aged 9 months to 4 years, during term time. At Toad Hall Nursery, we’re proud to offer this expanded government scheme across our nurseries, supporting local families in balancing work and home life and providing every child with the very best start in a nurturing home-from-home environment.
Who is eligible?
Working parents in England who:
- Have a child aged 9 months to 4 years
- Earn the qualifying income
- Earn under £100,000/year per parent
- Have a child aged 9 months to 4 years
- Have a National Insurance Number
- Qualifying immigration status
Qualifying income:
Over the next 3 months you and your partner (if eligible) must each expect to earn at least:
- £2,539 before tax if you’re aged 21 or over
- £2,080 before tax if you’re aged 18 to 20
- £1,570 before tax if you’re under 18 or an apprentice
If you are on sick leave, annual leave, shared parental, maternity, paternity or adoption leave you may still be eligible.
When to apply
You can apply for your code up to 16 weeks before your child turns 9 months old. You need to apply before the deadline to receive a code to give to us.
How to apply
1. Create a Childcare Account
Go to the GOV.UK Childcare Service website to create a childcare account.
2. Apply Online
Follow the instructions on the GOV.UK website to complete the application.
3. Obtain the Code:
If eligible, you will receive an 11-digit code confirming your entitlement.
4. Give Us Your Code
Provide us the code by the deadline to ensure you receive the funding.
5. Reconfirm Eligibility
You will need to reconfirm your eligibility every three months through your childcare account to maintain access to the funding.
Tax-Free Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare is a UK government scheme that helps working parents and self-employed families with the cost of childcare.
Eligible families can receive
up to £2,000 per child each year, or
up to £4,000 if their child is disabled. You can use Tax-Free Childcare alongside both the
15-hour and
30-hour Early Years Funding offers.
To check eligibility and apply, visit the official government page: gov.uk/tax-free-childcare.
Workplace Nursery Benefit
This is an employer-supported scheme that helps both you and your company make tax savings on your childcare costs. The nursery also benefits, receiving extra funding for every child enrolled on the scheme, which we can use to buy new resources and enhance experiences for all the children.
This scheme is a contracted partnership between your employer and us, so it’s a simple way for families to make childcare more affordable.
To see how much you could save click here, or speak with a member of your nursery team.
FAQs
What if my child is already older than 9 months?
You can use your entitlements later than the term after your child turns the relevant age, providing you still meet the eligibility criteria.
How often do I need to log into my childcare account?
You need to log into your childcare account every 3 months to reconfirm that your details are up to date and that you remain eligible for the childcare entitlements.
What happens if I miss my reconfirmation window?
If your child is already in a place, a grace period for your childcare entitlement will apply.
If you would like further information, visit or contact your nearest nursery.