Early Years Funding is a government scheme. It is managed by local authorities. The scheme provides funded early learning and childcare places for eligible two year olds. It also offers childcare support for working parents of children aged nine months to four years. The scheme also provides universal funded childcare for all three and four year olds. To find out more please visit Childcare entitlement for working parents.
- Early Years funding rates
- To find out more about the legal framework and principles go to the Early Years Funding Code of Practice for Local Authorities.
New childcare providers
If you are a new or existing childcare provider and wish to start claiming early years funding for two, three and four year olds you will need to be Ofsted registered and have agreed to the conditions within the Cambridgeshire Local Agreement. If you are interested in setting up a new provision or are in the process of doing so please contact PlacePlanningReferrals0-19@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Guidance and claim information
Visit the GOV.UK website for:
Contact the Early Years Funding Team
Early Years Funding Team
Phone: 01223 699805
Email: eyf@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
