Parents' guide to 15 (universal) hours of free childcare
Universal childcare entitlement means all 3 and 4-year-olds can have up to 15 hours of free childcare each week for 38 weeks a year. Some childcare providers may offer fewer hours per week over more weeks a year (up to 570 hours).
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