Nursery education funding

We give childcare providers the opportunity to offer funded early education places to eligible children aged 9 months to 4 years.

To be included in the Directory of Providers who offer funded places in Central Bedfordshire, childcare providers must agree to follow and work within the guidelines for funded nursery education hours by signing our local agreement for providers offering Early Years Provision (PDF).

It is essential that you familiarise yourself with this document, as it should answer any queries you have surrounding the delivery of the funded entitlement.