Childcare Funding Options
From September 2025, all eligible children aged 9 months to school age can receive 30 hours of funded childcare per week.
Explore all your options to see what support is available for your family.
Whether you’re a new parent exploring options for the first time or your child is already part of our nursery family, help is available.
The UK government offers a range of funded childcare schemes designed to support families with children in nursery - making high-quality early years care more accessible. Take a moment to read through the options below.
*If your child attends an employer sponsored nursery there may be some differences to the funding details. If you'd like more information, please speak to your nursery manager.
30 Hours Funding in England
Bright Horizons offers up to 30 hours of funded childcare for eligible families. From September 2025, all eligible children aged from 9 months to school age will receive 30 hours of funded childcare a week, which adds up to 1,140 funded hours per year!
1140 Hours Funding in Scotland
If your child is 3 or 4 years old, you may be eligible for up to 1,140 hours of funded Early Learning and Childcare each year. These funded hours are completely free to eligible families and provided by the Scottish Government.
15 Hours Funding in England
In England, families can access two government-funded schemes that provide 15 hours of free early education each week for children aged two, three, and four.
Tax-Free Childcare
For every £8 you pay in, the government adds an extra £2. It’s a simple way to make your childcare budget go further.
Childcare Vouchers
If you enrolled in either of these schemes on or before 4 October 2018, you can continue to use your childcare vouchers to support your payments with us.
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Download our guides
Whether you’re exploring nursery options or already part of our Bright Horizons community, our helpful funding guides are here to support you. Discover everything you need to know about funding your childcare — including government-funded hours, tax-free childcare, childcare vouchers, and key dates to keep in mind. We’ve made it easy to understand what support is available and how it can work for your family.
Are you a current Bright Horizons parent?
You might be entitled to more funding than you think, especially as your child grows with us!
Speak to your Nursery Manager today to find out more.
Still have questions?
Come and explore our nursery. We’ll guide you through everything, from fees and funding to what’s included, and answer all your questions to help you find the best option for your family.
