Eligibility Dates for 3 and 4 Year Olds

All children are eligible for 15 hours of free early education per week from the term after their 3rd birthday. 

Children of working parents/carers may be entitled to an additional 15 hours of free early education per week. 

Children who turn three betweenYou can start receiving your free hours fromIf eligible for 30 hours please apply by
1 January and 31 MarchApril after the child's 3rd birthday
15th January to 28th February 
1 April and 31 August September after the child's 3rd birthday
15th June to 31st July
1 September and 31 December January after the child's 3rd birthday15th October to 30th November