The Childcare Offer for Wales provides help with childcare costs for eligible parents of all 3 to 4 year olds.
You can claim up to 30 hours of early education and childcare a week. The scheme covers up to 48 weeks of the year.
The Childcare Offer helps eligible parents:
- return to work
- increase their hours
- work more flexibly
- go back into education or training
When you can apply
Please see the table below for details of when to apply for the Childcare Offer for Wales:
| Born between | Apply from | Earliest start date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 September 2022 – 12 April 2023 | Now | The Monday after approval |
| 13 April 2023 - 31 August 2023 | Now | 31 August 2026 |
| 1 September 2023 - 3 January 2024 | 21 October 2026 | 4 January 2027 |
| 3 January 2024 - 4 April 2024 | 20 January 2027 | 5 April 2027 |
Check your eligibility and apply
You can check your eligibility and apply for the offer on gov.wales:
Help with your application
If you need help with your application:
- contact the Childcare Offer for Wales helpline on 03000 628628
- email childcareoffer@npt.gov.uk
Register your childcare setting
Childcare providers can register your setting to get the Childcare Offer on GOV.WALES