All Aboard funding for 3 to 4 year olds

Eligibility criteria

All families are eligible for funded 3 and 4 year old childcare, simply go to a provider of your choice, check their availability and ask to register. You do not need a code to register.

Children aged 3 and 4 years old are entitled to 570 hours of funded early learning childcare per year. This means the equivalent to a maximum of 15 hours per week. 

Your child’s place using the funded early learning childcare offers is funded by the Government. However, this Government funding does not cover:

• meals and nappies
• a registration or administration fee
• additional activities, such as trips
• extra hours due to the pattern of attendance.

We recommend that these extras are confirmed in writing before you take up your child’s place and itemised on the invoice your provider gives you. Some providers may let you bring a packed lunch if the cost of their lunch is a barrier to you taking a place.