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 between | You can start receiving your free hours from | If eligible for 30 hours please apply by |
1 January and 31 March | April 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 birthday | 15th October to 30th November |