Free Nursery education entitlement for all 3 and 4 year olds
What is this?
From the term after their third birthday every child is entitled to 15 hours free at a childcare setting for 38 weeks of the year.
When will my child be eligible?
| Third birthday between: | Becomes eligible from: |
| 1st April - 31st August | Start of Autumn Term |
| 1st September - 31st December | Start of Spring Term |
| 1st January - 31st March | Start of Summer Term |
Where can my child receive this free entitlement?
There are many childcare settings providing this service within Torbay. You can use a day nursery, pre-school, school nursery class or an accredited childminder.
Please note that not all providers will be able to offer the full 15 hour, 38 week entitlement.
For more information, download the free nursery education leaflet (see Related Documents) or contact Early Years, Play and Childcare Service on 01803 207895.
Related Documents
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Free Nursery Education Leaflet
From the term after their third birthday, every child is entitled to 15 hours free at a childcare setting for 38 weeks of the year.
Last updated: 29/11/2011, 10:15am (380 KB)
Contact Torbay Early Years
- Tel: 01803 207926
- Email: earlyyears@torbay.gov.uk
- Fax: 01803 207871
