Your local Little Pioneers nursery and pre-school

Little Pioneers nurseries care for children from 3 months to 5 years old, right up to the age they start school.

Eligible working families in England can get 30 funded hours a week, from 9 months old until their child starts school.

All children aged 3 and 4 can get 15 funded hours a week. Some 2-year-olds can get 15 hours too, depending on the support their family receives.

Yes, you can spread your funded hours across the whole year at Little Pioneers, not just term time.

For 30 funded hours, that's around 22 hours a week. Some local councils set a shorter limit, so your nursery will confirm what applies to you.

Apply for your funding code before the term you'd like to start, so you don't miss out on hours.

The deadline for the January term is 31st December. We recommend applying or reconfirming your eligibility as soon as possible.

Yes, Tax-Free Childcare can help with your Little Pioneers fees: the government adds £2 for every £8 you pay in.

You can use it alongside your funded hours.

Yes, you can book a personal tour at any Little Pioneers nursery to look around and meet the team before you apply.

Little Pioneers nurseries are open every weekday of the year, except bank holidays.

Most open early and close late. Check your nursery's page for its hours.

Book a TravelCoop holiday and we'll waive your nursery fees while you're away. T&Cs apply.

Members also have a say in how their nursery is run.