Funding & Voucher Info

Government Funding

Government-Funded Childcare Options at Imagination Preschool

1. 15 Hours of Funded Childcare for Eligible 2-Year-Olds

At Imagination Preschool, some working parents of 2-year-olds may qualify for up to 15 hours of funded childcare each week. To find out if you’re eligible and to apply, please visit the link: www.childcarechoices.gov.uk . Once eligible, HMRC will give you an 11-digit code. Please email this code, along with the parent’s National Insurance number and date of birth, to funding@imaginationpreschool.co.uk

 Be aware that you’ll need to reconfirm your information with HMRC and the Local Authority every three months.

2. Universal 15 Hours of Funded Childcare for All 3 & 4-Year-Olds

All children aged 3 and 4 are entitled to 15 hours of funded early education each week at Imagination Preschool, covering 38 weeks a year (totalling 570 hours annually). Eligible children will automatically be enrolled, with no further action required from parents as Imagination Preschool will handle the application on your behalf.

3. Extended 30 Hours of Funded Childcare for Eligible 3 & 4-Year-Olds

For working parents who qualify, your 3 or 4-year-old could benefit from an additional 15 hours of childcare per week, making a total of 30 hours. To determine eligibility and apply, please follow the link: www.childcarechoices.gov.uk 

 After applying, HMRC will provide an 11-digit code. Please forward this code, along with the National Insurance number and date of birth of the applying parent, to funding@imaginationpreschool.co.uk

Remember to reconfirm your eligibility with HMRC and the Local Authority every three months.

4.  15 Hours of Funded Childcare for Children Aged 9 Months and Over

Starting in September 2024, Imagination Preschool will offer 15 hours of funded childcare per week for some working parents of children aged 9 months and older. To determine eligibility and apply, please follow the link: www.childcarechoices.gov.uk 

After applying, HMRC will provide a code. Please forward this code, along with the National Insurance number and date of birth of the applying parent, to funding@imaginationpreschool.co.uk

Remember to reconfirm your eligibility with HMRC and the Local Authority every three months.

5. Tax-Free Childcare

Through the Tax-Free Childcare scheme, for every £8 parents deposit into their childcare account, the government will add £2, with a maximum top-up of £2,000 per year (or £4,000 per year for a child with disabilities). More details can be found by visiting the link provided :www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

6. Childcare Vouchers

If you joined the childcare voucher scheme before 4 October 2018, you may still be able to use these vouchers at Imagination Preschool. For more details and to apply, please follow the link:  www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

Employer Workplace schemes

Vouchers from Yellownest, Enjoy Benefits, Fidelity, Emergency childcare + more providers are accepted. Please provide details to the nursery manager on registration.