Childcare: ages 2-4
Looking for childcare
As a parent/carer choosing the right childcare, nursery, school or college is really important. You might want additional advice, support or information to help decide what is best for your family.
Childcare directory for Westmorland and Furness
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Children and Families Information Service provides free information, advice and guidance about a wide range of services, activities and entitlements for families with 0 to 19 year olds through the Westmorland and Furness Children & Families Information Directory.
Westmorland and Furness Children & Families Information Directory
Childcare costs
You could get financial support with your childcare costs
- if you are a parent of a 2-year-old, he/she could be eligible for 15 hours of free childcare
- if you are a parent of a 3 and 4 year old he/she will be entitled to 15 hours of free childcare, starting at the school term after a child turns 3 years old
- if you are a parent of a 3 and 4-year-old you could be eligible for 30 hours of free childcare
In addition to the free early education for 2, 3 or 4 year olds there are other sources of help.