We know that it can be difficult to navigate the world of funding when it comes to childcare; there are a lot of options and often it can become confusing to know what you are eligible for. We want to make sure that you feel fully supported and informed when it comes to the savings and financial aid you may be eligible to receive.
Here at Eliana Bilingual, we provide a range of funded care options for eligible families. This includes providing free childcare to children aged between 2 – 4 and up to 30 hours a week depending on the age of your child and family circumstances.
This funding provides support for childcare sessions totalling 15 hours weekly, spanning 38 weeks annually, starting from the term following a child’s second birthday. Eligibility is reserved for families receiving specific benefits and meeting the necessary criteria. It’s important to note that this support isn’t automatically granted to every two-year-old.
From September 2024 – 15 hours of childcare support will be extended to eligible working parents of children from the age of 9 months to 3-year-olds.
From September 2025 – Eligible working parents of children from 9 months to school age will be entitled to 30 hours of childcare a week. Like the existing offer, we will spread your funded hours across the whole year instead of over 38 weeks of the year (during school term time). Please let us know if you believe you may be eligible for any form of funding or help with costs and we will assist you where we can.