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Good news! If you live in England, you can get 30 hours government-funded childcare each week during school term time. All you need is a code from the government – then give it to us at Kids Planet. We’re here to help you every step of the way.
You can apply if all of these are true:
💡Tip: If you’re on maternity, paternity or adoption leave, or can’t work because of a disability or caring duties, you still count as “working” and can apply.
👇 Take a look at our handy infographic below to see these simple steps in one view!
Every three months, log back into your GOV.UK childcare account to:
At Kids Planet, we know childcare costs can be tricky. That’s why we:
How to use it:
💡Key point: This runs alongside your 30 hours code – so you can stack the savings.
Who it’s for: Families receiving any of these benefits:
What you get:
💡Important: This does not change under the September 2025 rules – benefit-only families remain on 15 hours, not 30 hours.
If you live outside England, each nation has its own offer and rules. Visit your local government page for full details:
Feel free to click the links above to see exact eligibility rules, application dates, and how to apply in your nation!
Getting government-funded childcare at Kids Planet brings big advantages for you and your child:
Find out more from our funded hours expert, Jess Carter 👇
Here are some common questions we get about government funded childcare from parents:
From September 2025, but you must apply before the August 31st 2025.
No, you don’t need to apply again. If you already have a valid code for 15 hours and you’re eligible for 30 hours from September 2025, your code will update automatically. Just make sure you keep reconfirming your details every three months in your childcare account to keep your funding active.
Your 2-year-old can get 15 hours per week (38 weeks) if you receive any of these benefits:
What it does: Pays up to 85% of your actual registered childcare costs.
Monthly caps:
Note: You normally pay upfront and claim back. This is in addition to any 15 or 30 hour entitlement and replaces Tax Credits, but cannot be used at the same time as Tax-Free Childcare.
You will be asked by HMRC for details such as your name, address, date of birth and National Insurance number, as well as the same details for your partner (if you have one). You will be asked whether you expect to meet the income requirements over the coming three months and whether you are in receipt of any relevant benefits.
Yes! The 15/30-hour funded childcare is paid for 38 weeks of the year. As most working parents prefer the funding to be spread over the year, the number of funded hours each week is more like 11 or 22. This equates to 570 per year for 15-hour funding and 1140 hours per year on the 30-hour funding scheme.
What is the minimum income to apply for free funded childcare?
You, and any partner, must each expect to earn (on average) at least £183 per week (equal to 16 hours at the National Minimum).
For more information, visit Childcare Choices
Our blog outlines the changes being made and what they mean for working parents. You can also watch our CEO, Clare Roberts discuss the issue on the BBC’s Question Time.
All our nurseries accept funded childcare places, subject to eligibility. Find your nearest Kids Planet nursery.
Read more about how to apply the tax-free childcare or get in touch with one of our Nursery Managers to find out more about funded places or tax-free childcare at Kids Planet.
For more information about our policies and facilities, our Parent FAQs are a helpful resource to navigate you through them.
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