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Not Sure What Childcare Support You’re Eligible For?
We know that childcare funding can be confusing, and our finance team is always happy to help with any questions about eligibility, deadlines, or the reconfirmation process. You can also check which schemes you may qualify for using the Best Start in Life eligibility checker! Get started with this handy calculator.
See What Option Works for You
15 to 30 Hours of Free Childcare
- 30 Hours Childcare for Working Families For children aged 9 months to 4 years, where parents meet the working eligibility criteria.
- 15 Hours Universal Childcare for All Families in England For al children aged 3 to 4 years, regardless of income or employment status.
- 15 Hours Early Learning for Families Receiving Support For children aged 2 years where parents receive certain benefits or forms of support.
Find out if you’re eligible here.
For more information please refer to the Childcare Support at Abacus Ark document
Other Options
- Tax-Free Childcare For working parents and carers – for every £8 you pay towards childcare, the government adds £2. This can be used alongside the above childcare support. Tax-Free Childcare: What Tax-Free Childcare is – GOV.UK or refer to Childcare Support at Abacus Ark document
- Camden Enhanced Offer (Abacus Ark Maida Vale Nursery Only) – An additional local offer for low-income families of 3- and 4-year-olds who live within the London Borough of Camden. Help with childcare costs – Camden Council or refer to Childcare Support at Abacus Ark document
If You Don’t See Answers to Your Questions About Making Childcare Costs Easier, Call Us or Drop In For A Chat.
Childcare Support at Abacus Ark Nursery Schools
Understanding childcare funding can feel complicated, but we are here to make it simple.
At Abacus Ark Nursery Schools, we proudly offer a range of government-funded childcare schemes for children aged 9 months to 4 years, helping families access high-quality early years education with financial support.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for 15 or 30 hours funded childcare, Tax-Free Childcare, Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP), or local authority enhanced offers.
We spread funded hours across the 50 weeks we are open each year, ensuring consistent support for working families and those receiving additional benefits.
This document explains how childcare funding works, who is eligible, when funding starts, and how to apply. Whether you are returning to work, self-employed, receiving support, or simply exploring your options, our aim is to provide clear guidance so you can confidently access the funding available to you.
At Abacus Ark, your child’s development, wellbeing and happiness remain our priority.
Our experienced team and dedicated finance staff are always available to help you understand eligibility, deadlines and reconfirmation requirements — so you can focus on your child, while we help manage the paperwork.
If you are unsure which childcare support scheme you qualify for, we are happy to guide you through the process.
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