The deadline is approaching to claim up to 30 hours free childcare from January 2020 and many Dorset families are at risk of missing out. Eligible parents should apply now if their child will be 3 or 4 years old by 31 December 2019.
Most working parents, whether they work part or full-time hours, will be eligible to claim up to 30 hours free childcare. However, if they miss the deadline they won’t be able to claim until the following term (April 2020).
Parents can use the hours with childcare providers who are signed up to offer the scheme, including childminders, pre-schools, nurseries and out-of-school clubs.
Parents who are already claiming 30 hours free childcare also need to reconfirm their eligibility before 31 December to continue receiving the funding. To reconfirm, parents need to sign in to their online childcare account.