Childcare funding, explained simply.
We will publish First Futures' complete fee schedule before opening. In the meantime, here is the key information for families planning ahead.
Government-funded childcare
Eligible working families in England may qualify for funded childcare under the government scheme. First Futures intends to offer funded places once registered and approved to do so; final delivery arrangements will be confirmed before opening.
Eligibility is set by government and families apply for their childcare code through the official government service.
Check Government EligibilityFinal pricing to follow
Our full-day, session and funded-place structure will be added once the nursery premises and operating model are finalised.
We want parents to be able to see clearly what is funded, what is chargeable and what is included before committing to a place.
Register for UpdatesFunding FAQs
Does every family automatically receive 30 hours?
No. The 30-hour working-parent entitlement has eligibility rules. There are also separate funded entitlements for some children and a universal 15-hour entitlement for 3 and 4 year olds.
Can funded hours be stretched across more weeks?
Government guidance allows providers to offer fewer hours over more than 38 weeks. Whether First Futures offers a stretched model will be confirmed with our final fee structure.
Can I register interest before I have my funding code?
Yes. You can register interest in a place while planning your childcare. Formal funding checks would happen later as part of the admissions process.