Free Early Years Funding
Funding for your childcare may be available in the following categories
2 Year Funded Childcare
Some 2 year olds may be eligible for 15 hours of funded childcare the term after their 2nd birthday depending on your circumstances.
For advice or to apply:
Call: 01782 232200
Visit: stoke.gov.uk/beststart
Email: beststart@stoke.gov.uk
3 & 4 Year Funded Childcare:
All 3 year olds are eligible for 15 hours of funded childcare the term after their 3rd birthday.
Call Thomas Boughey Kindergarten on 01782 769591 for available spaces.
30 Hour Childcare for 3 & 4 Year olds
Some children will be eligible for 30 hours funded childcare depending on your circumstances.
To apply for 30 hour childcare
Visit: childcarechoices.gov.uk
*Please note that it is the parent’s responsibility to reconfirm every 3 months to keep their funding live.