30 September 2023 (or by the deadline issued by your childcare provider)
Return your parent/carer claim form so that early education funding can be claimed on your behalf by your provider for the Autumn claim period (1 September to December 2023)
No later than 31 December 2023
Obtain your code for funded 30 hours early education from 1 January 2024
Remember to re-confirm your 30 hour early education code if you plan to claim the additional funding from 1 January 2024
More information about funded childcare is available at Childcare Choices
As soon as possible if you have childcare fees to pay
Sign up for Tax Free Childcare
To find out more, visit the Childcare Choices webpage and remember to check that your provider accepts this method of payment