Early learning is good for children. Its fun, safe and can help with children's talking and listening skills. Your child may be eligible for free childcare of up to 15 hours per week, for 38 weeks of the year (or an equivalent amount) from the term after their 2nd birthday.

The current 2 year funding options are increasing

Currently families in receipt of some additional forms of government support may be entitled to 15 hours funding for their 2 year old, starting the term after they turn 2 years old. 

Working family 2 year funding

Working parents from April 2024, may be entitled to 15 hours funding for their 2 year old the term after they turn 2 years old. 

  working family 2 year funding