Some 2 year olds can get up to 15 hours of free childcare per week for 38 weeks of the year. Some childcare providers offer fewer hours per week over extra weeks (up to 570 hours).

Your 2 year old can get free early education and childcare if you live in England and meet the government's eligibility criteria.

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