Childcare Funding Swansea

Funding at Tŷ Hapus Nursery

At Ty Hapus, we understand that choosing the right childcare for your little ones is a significant decision, and we aim to make this process as smooth as possible by providing you with essential funding information. Our goal is to support families in accessing high-quality early years education and care.

We are also here to discuss the funding options available, and help assist you when applying.

Flying Start – Support for 2-3 Year Olds

Tŷ Hapus Day Nursery is proud to be a part of the Flying Start programme, a Welsh Government initiative designed to give children the best start in life. This programme provides free, high-quality part-time childcare for eligible 2 to 3-year-olds.

Benefits of Flying Start:

Up to 12.5 hours a week of free childcare.
Access to parenting support.
Enhanced health visiting services. Early language development support.

To find out if you are eligible and to get more details about the Flying Start programme, please visit the Welsh Government’s Flying Start page.

Government Childcare Offer

30 Hours Free Childcare - For 3 and 4 Year Olds

For parents of 3 and 4-year-olds, Tŷ Hapus Day Nursery supports access to the Welsh Government's 30 Hours Childcare scheme. This can provide up to 30 hours of funded early education and childcare per week for up to 48 weeks of the year, subject to eligibility.

Eligibility criteria

Your child is aged 3 or 4 years old.
Parent(s) or carer(s) meet the working and income rules set by the scheme.

Fforestfach (Cwmdu)

Registered for funded 3-4 year old childcare.
Please note that typical funded allocation is often around 17.5 hours at nursery, with the remainder potentially shared with school (depending on school arrangements).
School-run services and food may have additional charges when using funded hours.

Morriston (Tan Y Lan)

Registered for funded 3-4 year old childcare.
Supports 30 hours funding and tax-free childcare options for eligible families.
Funding split with school can still vary by your child's school setup.

Eligibility criteria, term dates, and split arrangements can vary by local authority and school. For full eligibility guidance and how to apply, visit the Welsh Government's 30 Hours Childcare page.

Child at Tŷ Hapus nursery during creative play

Why Choose Tŷ Hapus Nursery for Funded Childcare?

At Tŷ Hapus, we combine funded childcare guidance with nurturing, high-quality early years care. Our team supports families through funding options while making sure children are safe, settled, and thriving in daily nursery life.

Key features for funded families

Clear guidance on 30 hours childcare and eligibility.
Support with nursery and school funding splits where applicable.
Experienced, caring staff across both Swansea locations.
Flexible session planning based on each site's availability.
Strong communication with parents throughout the year.

Ready to Discuss Funded Childcare?

Tell us your preferred location, start date, and required days, and we will guide you through the next steps for your funding and booking options.

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