Early years and childcare - Liverpool City Council Children and families Early years and childcare Find out about children's centres, search for nurseries and learn about free early learning for your child. Best Start Family Hubs and Children’s Centres A range of free services for children under 5 and their families. Nursery and childcare providers Search online or contact the Liverpool Family Information Service to find childcare providers in Liverpool. Wraparound childcare places These places are for primary-school-aged children, before and after the school day during term time. More places will be available from September 2024. Funded childcare - age 3 to 4 All children aged 3 to 4 are entitled to 15 hours of funded childcare per week. An additional 15 hours per week is available for eligible working families. Early learning funded childcare for 2 year olds Two-year-olds whose family do not qualify for the working parent fund, could get 15 hours childcare per week. Funded childcare for working parents of 2 year olds Working families of younger children can access 30 hours per week of funded childcare. Early Years Pupil Premium Providers of funded early years education can claim an Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) of up to £570 per year. Disability Access Fund The Disability Access Fund (DAF) helps early years providers support children with disabilities or special educational needs. How to become a registered childminder Find out how to become a registered childminder in Liverpool. Grants for early years providers Grants to increase early years’ places for children aged 9 months to 3 years-old, and before and after-school places for primary school children. Childcare business support service We can help you thrive in the ever competitive childcare market. 24 Magic Months free app The first two years of your baby’s life are the most important for their growth and development. Our app will help you mark every milestone. Related pages Occupational Therapy for children Holiday activity hub Liverpool Family Information and SEND Directory