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.

Your child can start at the beginning of each term, e.g. September, January or April, or after the Half Term.

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

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