Moorgate, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4RY
Nursery School 01695 573470 and Munchkins Childcare 01695 581714

Funded Childcare

Families receiving government support

From the term after your child turns two, you may be able to claim 15 hours a week early education and childcare up to a maximum of 570 hours per year, funded by the government.

If you are in reciept of the following support you will need to apply directly with your local council.  For applications to Lancashire County Council please follow the link to apply https://fisonline.lancashire.gov.uk/SynergyWeb/Enquiries/Citizen/EarlyYears.aspx  or call the call the Family Information Service on 0300 123 6712.

  • Income Support
  • income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
  • income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
  • Universal Credit - if you and your partner are on a low income from work (this usually means a combined income of less than £15,400 a year after tax)
  • the guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
  • Child Tax Credit, Working Tax Credit (or both), and your household income is £16,190 a year or less before tax

Working Families

For eligible working families in England there is now available:

  • Up to 15 hours of early education over 38 weeks of the year for 2 year olds.
  • Up to 30 hours of early education over 38 weeks of the year for 3-4 year olds.

You can apply here: https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-childcare-if-youre-working

 

If you require any help with regards to funding please do not hesitate to get in touch with the office.