Early Years (children aged 0-4 years)

For children under 4 years old, there are different nursery and childcare options.

This can include nurseries or kindergartens for a few hours each week.

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Early learning helps children:

• Feel safe and happy
  
  
• Learn new skills
  
  
• Make friends
  
  
• Get ready for school
  
  

Childcare also helps parents:

• Work or study
  
  
• Settle into the community
  
  
• Know their child is being cared for and learning
  
  

Government Funding

• All 3- and 4-year-olds can get funding for early learning
  
  
• Some 2-year-olds may also qualify depending on family circumstances
  
  
• Children from 9 months may get 30 hours of funded childcare if their parents are working
  

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What you can do:

• Explore childcare options on the Sheffield Directory.

• Check what government funding you could receive.

• Learn about other childcare options and eligibility on the Government website.