From 2nd November 2026, all two year olds, from the term following their 2nd birthday, will be entitled to 12.5 hours of funded childcare, for 39 weeks of the year, as long as the nursery in Wales is registered to accept the funding.
If your child turned 2 before the 31st of August 2026, you can apply for the funding now.
If your child turns 2 this term, you can also apply now, for funding to begin from the 4th January 2027.
Apply for the Welsh Government-Funded Childcare for 2 year olds here
For enquiries, please email childcare@monmouthshire.gov.uk
Download our Financial Support booklet to find out if you are eligible for any other kind of support