Finding childcare that suits both your little one and your work life, can be difficult. It is good to plan as there could be a waiting list at your preferred setting. To help you find a suitable childcare place for your child, please click on the link Find a nursery or childcare provider | wirral.gov.uk
Types of Childcare
Funding is available to some families to help with the cost of childcare, if you need help applying you can pop into your local Family Hub
Under two’s and two year olds – families may be eligible for 15 hours of funding from the term after your child turns 9 months of age. To see the qualifying criteria and apply, please visit Best Start In Life
The funding can be used in a day nursery, a pre-school, or with a childminder rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’, (Parents accessing the working parent’s entitlement can use their funding in a setting rated ‘Requires Improvement’ or above).
All three and four-year-olds are entitled to receive 15 hours per week (for 38 weeks per year) of Funded Early Years Childcare from the term after they turn three. This is known as universal funding.
Children from working families may be entitled to an additional 15 hours per week, this is known as extended funding (also referred to as 30 hours) for children aged 9 months up to school age.
We appreciate that understanding the eligibility criteria for childcare funding can be difficult. If you have any questions or would like further information please get in touch with the Family Information Service by calling 0151 666 3980 or emailing fis@wirral.gov.uk
Visit the funded childcare for three and four-year-olds webpage| wirral.gov.uk
Visit the funded childcare for two years olds webpage | Wirral.gov
