You can get 15 funded hours from the term after your child’s 3rd birthday, starting on 1 January, 1 April or 1 September.
To apply for funded hours for your child, you should speak to your chosen childcare provider to see if they can offer a place. There is help to find a provider on GOV.UK.
Once you find a provider that can offer a place, you'll need to share your child’s birth certificate with them.