Don't forget - the funding application window for the January term closes on the 31st December. To make sure you don't miss out on your hours, we recommend applying or reconfirming your eligibility as soon as possible.
Funding is available to both new and existing families. Due to the anticipated popularity of the new funding, we recommend booking a visit to your preferred nursery if you have not already secured a place. Arrange a Visit here.
Everything you need to know about Childcare Funding
Confused about childcare funding?
Then we're here to help make it simple! In this video you can find out everythng you need to know about accessing your childcare funded hours at Your Coop Little Pioneers Nursery and pre-Schools.
Double your funding from September 2025
From September 2025, all eligible children from 9 months old to school age will receive 30 hours of funded childcare. This means you could double your little ones funded sessions from September!
What's changing for eligible working families?
If you have a child aged between 9 months and 3 years, and meet the criteria to claim the 15 hours funding now or when your little one starts nursery, this will double from September 2025 to the 30 hours a week.
| Age 9 Months - 2 Years | Age 2-3 Years | Age 3-4 Years | |
| Now | 15 Hours | 15 Hours | 30 Hours |
| Sept 2025 | 30 Hours | 30 Hours | 30 Hours |
Funding at Your Co-op Little Pioneers
All our nurseries offer funded sessions over 52 weeks of the year, rather than just school term time. This means you’ll have access to an extra 11 hours per week if you’re already using funded hours, or a total of 22 hours per week if your child will be eligible from September 2025.
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30 hours funding
We offer 30 hours funding to eligible working families at all our nurseries. From September 2025 this will be available after your child turns 9 months old. We know that one size doesn't fit all and your funding hours can be used in a way to suit you and your family.
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15 hours funding
There are different government funded 15 hours childcare schemes available in England. One for eligible children of working parents from 9 months, one for eligible 2 year olds and universal funding for 3 to 4 year olds. Find out more about which you can access.
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Tax-Free Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare is a UK Government scheme to help eligible working parents with the cost of childcare. In simple terms for every £8 paid into a tax-free childcare account the government tops it up with an additional £2.
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