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


Find out more

Qualifying income:


Over the next 3 months you and your partner (if you have one) 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.


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.

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