Families living within certain postcodes are eligible to receive up to 12.5 hours of free Childcare from the term after a child's 2nd birthday.
The 12.5 hours of care will be offered over 5 days, which will be 5 morning or afternoon sessions.
Where is 2 Year old Childcare available?
Whether or not you're entitled to the scheme depends on your post code. Use this search tool to check if you are eligible:
POST CODE FINDER
2 Year old Childcare Area Maps and provision
When can a child receive 2 Year old Childcare?
A child will be able to attend the childcare the term after they turn 2 years old.
| If the child turns 2 years old between | The child can start in 2 year old childcare from |
|---|---|
| 1 September to 31 December | Start of spring term |
| 1 January to 31 March | Start of summer term |
| 1 April to 31 August | Start of autumn term |
Gwynedd school term dates /holidays
Apply
You can apply for 2 Year old Childcare once your child is 12 months old:
Apply for 2 Year old ChildcareWhen you apply you will be asked to upload documents (scan/image) as proof of your child’s age and address. Documents required include:
- Your child’s Birth Certificate
- A current Council Tax Bill OR a utility bill dated within the last 3 months.
In exceptional circumstance you may be eligible for the 2 Year Old Childcare:
Additional childcare places will be offered to areas on the outskirts of the 2 yr old childcare expansion areas:
- Seiont 2 LSOA – also Caernarfon Post code’s and Bontnewydd.
- Hirael, Hendre and Dewi LSOA’s - also Bangor city postcodes Penrhosgarnedd, and the village of Tal y bont to be prioritised.
- Tremadog /Porthmadog East LSOA’s – also LSOA Porthmadog West which includes Borth y Gest and Morfa Bychan.
- Bala LSOA - Outskirts of LSOA.
- Barmouth LSOA - Outskirts of LSOA.
- Trawsfynydd LSOA – also Penrhyndeudraeth and Minffordd villages.
The family must be claimants of one or more of the benefits listed below:-
Universal Credit; Housing Benefit; Childcare element of Working Tax Credit; Carers Allowance; Severe disablement allowance; Long term incapacity benefit; Employment and support allowance; National insurance credits on the grounds of incapacity for work or limited capability for work.
Further information / contact us:
- 01248 352436
- gofalplant2oed@gwynedd.llyw.cymru