30 Funded Hours Calculator

Use our nursery funding calculator to find out what free childcare hours your child is entitled to — and when they can start.

Since September 2025, eligible working parents in England have been able to apply for 30 hours of funded childcare from the term after their child turns 9 months old. Not sure whether you meet the earnings requirements? The rules are the same as for Tax-Free Childcare — use our Tax-Free Childcare calculator to check.

This calculator also shows you your child's expected school start date — both the earliest date most families use, and the later date when compulsory school age kicks in, for parents considering delaying entry.

Earning over £100,000 a year? You may still be able to qualify for funded hours.

New to this? Our resources page and this introduction to funded childcare are a good place to start.