Free childcare places for two-year-olds

If your child is approaching their 2nd birthday, they may be eligible for a free part-time place in a high-quality childcare setting (nursery or childminder) from the term following their 2nd birthday.

Overview

A promotional video has been created to give an overview of the two-year-old early education offer.

 

If your child’s 2nd birthday falls between 1 January – 31 March, they will become entitled to a free place from the start of the Summer Term (April.

If your child’s 2nd birthday falls between 1 April – 31 August, they will become entitled to a free place from the start of the Autumn Term (September).

If your child’s 2nd birthday falls between 1 September – 31 December, they will become entitled to a free place from the start of the Spring Term (January).

Knowsley providers can only start your child at the beginning of each term, e.g. September, January or April.

For up-to-date closing dates for each term, please visit the Knowsley Family Information Service website.

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