Childcare Offer for Wales (30 hours)
Childcare Offer for Wales (30 hours for 3-4 year olds)
Paid by Welsh Government · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 6 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
2 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
Eligible working parents of three and four year olds in Wales can access up to 30 hours per week of government-funded early education and childcare, with a £100,000 gross income cap per parent.
https://www.gov.wales/childcare-offer-wales-campaign
A researcher has read this record against the official page.
Verified on 12 August 2026
Source: www.gov.wales
Related reading: How to read a grant eligibility rule
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