What is the 15-hour universal free childcare entitlement?

All 3 and 4-year-olds in England are entitled to 15 hours of free early education per week, for 38 weeks a year. No application is required — simply register your child at Kinder Kapers Too.

How do I get 30 hours free childcare in Dagenham?

Eligible working families with 3 and 4-year-olds can access 30 hours of free childcare per week. Both parents (or the sole carer) must each earn the equivalent of 16 hours per week at the National Living Wage. Apply via childcarechoices.gov.uk, receive your code, and share it with us.

Can 2-year-olds get free childcare in Dagenham?

Yes. Eligible 2-year-olds from low-income families, or those whose parents or carers are in receipt of certain benefits, can access 15 hours of free childcare per week for 38 weeks a year. Visit gov.uk or ask us to check your eligibility.

What is the 9-month funded childcare offer?

From September 2025, eligible working parents can access funded childcare for children from 9 months old. Contact Kinder Kapers Too to find out about availability at our Dagenham and Ilford settings.

How do I apply for funded childcare at Kinder Kapers Too?

Check your eligibility at gov.uk or childcarechoices.gov.uk. If eligible, apply online to receive your funding code. Then share your code with us when you enrol — your funded hours begin from the next term.

What if I am not eligible for funded childcare?

We offer competitive fee-paying rates and a £100 cash welcome bonus for all new fee-paying places. Contact us to discuss our current rates and availability.

Free Funded Childcare in Dagenham & Ilford

Government-Funded Childcare

Could your child qualify for free childcare hours?

The Government offers several funded childcare schemes for families in England. Kinder Kapers Too accepts all funded hours at our three settings in Dagenham RM9, Dagenham RM10, and Ilford IG2. Find the scheme that applies to your family below.

15 Hours Universal

Who qualifies: All 3 and 4-year-olds in England.

How much: 15 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

When it starts: The term after your child’s third birthday.

How to apply: No application needed — just register your child with us and we’ll do the rest.

30 Hours Working Parents

Who qualifies: Eligible working families with 3 and 4-year-olds.

How much: 30 hours per week (an extra 15hrs on top of the universal 15).

Requirement: Both parents (or sole carer) must each earn the equivalent of 16 hours/week at the National Living Wage.

How to apply: Apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk — receive your code and share it with us.

2-Year Funding

Who qualifies: Eligible 2-year-olds from low-income families or those whose parents receive certain benefits.

How much: 15 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

Benefits that qualify include: Universal Credit, Income Support, JSA, ESA, and others.

How to apply: Visit gov.uk or ask us — we’re happy to help you check eligibility.

9-Month Extended Offer

Who qualifies: Eligible working parents of children aged 9 months and over.

From: September 2025 onwards.

How much: Up to 30 hours per week for eligible working families.

Note: Contact us for current availability at our Dagenham and Ilford settings.

Simple & Straightforward

How to claim your funded hours

1

Check Your Eligibility

Visit childcarechoices.gov.uk or gov.uk to find out which scheme you qualify for. It takes just a few minutes.

2

Get Your Funding Code

Once your application is approved online, you’ll receive a funding code. For 15-hour universal funding, no code is needed — just let us know.

3

Share It With Us

Give us your code when you enrol your child. We’ll process everything and your funded sessions start from the next term. Contact us with any questions.

Three Locations

Use your funded hours at any of our settings

We accept funded childcare hours across all three of our Kinder Kapers Too settings. Choose the location that works best for your family.

Parsloes Nursery

Parsloes Avenue, Dagenham RM9 5NB

Mon – Fri • 8:00am – 6:00pm

Ages: 9 months – 4 years

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Village Pre-school

21 Charlotte Road, Dagenham RM10 8TD

Mon – Fri • 9:00am – 3:30pm

Ages: 2 – 4 years

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Ashurst Drive Nursery

Ashurst Drive Baptist Church, Ilford IG2 6QH

Mon – Fri • 9:00am – 3:30pm

Ages: 9 months – 4 years • Opening Soon

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Got Questions?

Funded childcare FAQs

Apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk. Both parents (or sole carer) must each earn the equivalent of 16 hours per week at the National Living Wage. Once approved, you’ll receive a funding code — share it with us when you enrol.

Yes. Eligible 2-year-olds whose families receive certain benefits (Universal Credit, Income Support, JSA, ESA and others) qualify for 15 free hours per week for 38 weeks. Visit gov.uk or ask us to help check eligibility.

Yes, funded hours can be split between registered providers. Contact us to discuss how this works if you’re using funded hours at Kinder Kapers Too alongside another provider.

We offer best-value fee-paying sessions at all our settings. Plus, all new fee-paying places currently receive a £100 cash welcome bonus. Find out more about our £100 offer.

Funded hours in England begin from the term after your child meets the qualifying age or after your application is approved — whichever is later. Terms run January, April, and September. Apply as early as possible to avoid delays.

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Ready to use your funded hours? Come and see us.

Meet our team, see our settings, and bring your funding code. Spaces are limited — book your free nursery visit today.

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