We offer the Nursery Grant Scheme - all your questions answered !

What is the Nursery Education Grant?
Through the Nursery Education Grant the Government makes early education available for 3 and 4 year olds.

How do I apply for the Nursery Education Grant
The Nursery Education Grant is paid termly directly to registered childcare providers, they will claim the grant for your child.

When will my child be eligible to receive the grant?
Children are eligible for Nursery Education Grant funding in the term following their third birthday. A child born betwen 1 April and 31 August will be eligible for the grant from the start of the Autumn term following their 3rd birthday. A child born between 1 September and 31 December will be eligible for the grant from the start of the spring term following their 3rd birthday. A child born between 1 January and 31 March will be eligible for the grant from the start of the summer term following their 3rd birthday.

For how many sessions will my child be funded?
Nursery Education Grant funding is for a maximum of five 2.5 hour sessions per week; for 38 weeks of the year.

Do all sessions have to be with the same provider?
No, the sessions can be used according to parental choice: they may be split between two providers.

How do I apply for the Nursery Education Grant ?
The Nursery Education Grant is paid termly directly to registered childcare providers, they will claim the grant for your child. The grant will be available to you the term after your child’s third birthday, all you need to do is fill in the sessions you would like and we do the rest!