Funded Sessions
In April 2024, the government began a phased expansion of the childcare support system with the aim that by September 2025 most working families with children under the age of 5 will have the privilege of receiving 30 hours of early years funding support. We are registered with the Cambridgeshire County Council to provide early years funded sessions each week to eligible children from 9 months to 5 years of age.
Find out if you are eligible for early years funded sessions?
Childcare Choices is the official government website where parents can check their eligibility and learn how to apply for the expanded early years funding available in 2025.
Once eligibility is confirmed, you will be issued with a code that you will need to prove eligibility. Please provide us with your code by the deadline of 10th August 2025.
Early Years Funding at Montessori Cottage Nurseries
We offer government-funded early years education for eligible families. Funding is provided on a stretched basis over 50 weeks per year, ensuring consistent support for families throughout the year.
Children Aged 9 Months to 2 Years
From September 2024
15 hours of funded childcare available for eligible parents.
Provided as 11.4 hours per week over 50 weeks (total 570 hours per year).
Equivalent to £6,099 annually.
From September 2025
30 hours of funded childcare available for eligible parents.
Provided as 22.8 hours per week over 50 weeks (total 1,140 hours per year).
Equivalent to £12,498 annually.
Children Aged 2 to 3 Years
From April 2024
15 hours of funded childcare available for eligible parents.
Provided as 11.4 hours per week over 50 weeks (total 570 hours per year).
Equivalent to £4,560 annually.
From September 2025
30 hours of funded childcare available for eligible parents.
Provided as 22.8 hours per week over 50 weeks (total 1,140 hours per year).
Equivalent to £9,120 annually.
Children Aged 3 to 5 Years
15 hours of universal funding available to all parents.
Provided as 11.4 hours per week over 50 weeks (total 570 hours per year).
Equivalent to £3,078 annually.
From April 2024
30 hours of funded childcare available for eligible working parents.
Provided as 22.8 hours per week over 50 weeks (total 1,140 hours per year).
Equivalent to £6,126 annually.