Childcare Funding
To help parents cover the costs of childcare, the Government offers a range of childcare funding options.
Rosedene appreciate that understanding what funding is available to parents and paying for childcare isn’t straightforward. We have broken down the funding options available to each parent depending on your family circumstances.
​
Across all our nurseries, we deliver enriching early years experiences for children from 0-4 years, to develop a range of children’s skills including, creativity, emotional and physical skills and well-being ahead of starting their next chapter at school.
Rosedene is a big family, we are proud of our parent partnerships and exciting nursery events. We’re here to support you every step of the way!
Funded Childcare Options
15 Hours Free Childcare (Aged 9-month+)
Working Families in England with children from 9 months old can claim up to 15 hours of free childcare.
From September 2025, eligible working parents will qualify for 30 hours of free childcare for children over 9 months.
​15 Hours Free Childcare (Aged 2):
Families in England, receiving some forms of support with 2-year-old children can claim up to 15 hours of free childcare.
​15 Hours Free Childcare (Aged 3 & 4):
​All families in England with 3 and 4-year-old children can claim 15 hours of free childcare.
​30 Hours Free Childcare (Aged 3 & 4):
​Eligible working families in England with 3 and 4-year-old children can claim an extra 15 hours a week of free childcare, 30 hours in total.
Other Government Incentives
​Tax-Free Childcare (Age 0-11):
​Available for working families, including the self-employed, in the UK, with children under 12 (or under 17 if disabled). For every £8 you pay in, the government will add an extra £2, up to £2,000 per child per year - that's up to £500 every three months.
Tax credits for childcare (Age 0-15 or up to 16 if disabled):
​For working families, in the UK with children under 16 (or under 17 if disabled).​ If you are entitled to Working Tax Credit, and you and any partner are working at least 16 hours a week each, you can claim back up to 70% of your eligible childcare costs for children under 16 (or under 17 for disabled children). Depending on your income, you could get up to £122.50 a week for one child or £210 for two or more.
Universal Credit for childcare (Age 0-15):
​For working families, in the UK with children under 16 (or under 17 if disabled).​ If you are entitled to Working Tax Credit, and you and any partner are working at least 16 hours a week each, you can claim back up to 70% of your eligible childcare costs for children under 16 (or under 17 for disabled children). Depending on your income, you could get up to £122.50 a week for one child or £210 for two or more.
​Childcare vouchers (Age 0-15):
​For working families, in the UK with children under 16 (or under 17 if disabled).​ If you are entitled to Working Tax Credit, and you and any partner are working at least 16 hours a week each, you can claim back up to 70% of your eligible childcare costs for children under 16 (or under 17 for disabled children). Depending on your income, you could get up to £122.50 a week for one child or £210 for two or more.
