# Funded childcare in Wandsworth

Families in Wandsworth get the same national entitlements as the rest of England: 30 hours a week for working parents from 9 months, 15 hours for every 3 and 4-year-old, and 15 hours for 2-year-olds in families on certain benefits, each for 38 weeks a year. Of the 53 nurseries in Wandsworth whose funding we know, 49 say they offer 30 funded hours.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/funded-hours/wandsworth

## Nurseries accepting each scheme

| Scheme | Nurseries | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Funded hours from 9 months | 33 of 33 | we know for 33 of 145 nurseries |
| Funded places for 2-year-olds | 40 of 40 | we know for 40 of 145 nurseries |
| 15 funded hours (3 and 4-year-olds) | 58 of 58 | we know for 58 of 145 nurseries |
| 30 funded hours | 49 of 53 | we know for 53 of 145 nurseries |
| Tax-Free Childcare accepted | 24 of 24 | we know for 24 of 145 nurseries |

## How to apply

- Working parents (9 months to 4 years): Apply to HMRC from 23 weeks old for an 11-digit code, give it to the nursery, and reconfirm every 3 months. (https://www.gov.uk/free-childcare-if-working/apply-for-free-childcare-if-youre-working)
- Eligible 2-year-olds: Apply to your council, usually through its early years team or Family Information Service. (https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council)
- All 3 and 4-year-olds: No application: tell the nursery and it claims the hours from the council, from the term after the 3rd birthday. (https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/free-childcare-and-education-for-3-to-4-year-olds)

## Extras charged on funded hours

Only 13 nurseries in Wandsworth publish a charge on funded hours, too few for a typical figure. Ask every nursery what it charges on funded hours and whether you can opt out.

## Methodology

- Counts come from what each nursery says on its website or listing, or tells us directly. A nursery we have no information for is not counted as “no”.
- Council funding rates are what councils pay nurseries per funded hour; we show them only when the council has published its figure.

- [Check what you qualify for](https://toddly.co.uk/funded-hours-checker?la=wandsworth)
- [When your child's hours start](https://toddly.co.uk/funded-hours-start-date?la=wandsworth)
- [Cost of nursery in Wandsworth](https://toddly.co.uk/childcare-costs/wandsworth)
- [Hidden extras tracker](https://toddly.co.uk/data/funded-hours-extras)

## Frequently asked questions

### How do I get funded childcare in Wandsworth?

For the working-parent hours, apply to HMRC for a code and give it to your nursery. For 2-year-old places for families on benefits, apply to your council. The universal 3 and 4-year-old hours need no application.

### Which nurseries in Wandsworth offer 30 funded hours?

Of the 53 nurseries in Wandsworth whose funding we know, 49 say they offer 30 funded hours. Use the filter on our Wandsworth page to see them.

### Can nurseries charge extra on funded hours?

They can charge for optional extras such as meals, nappies and trips, but must offer an alternative, for example bringing your own food, and cannot make extras a condition of the funded place. If a nursery insists, speak to your council.