A funded place is available for 3 year olds in a registered pre-school setting (Cylch Meithrin, Playgroup, Day Nursery) or in a Nursery class at a Primary school from the term following their 3rd birthday.
This is a separate application to the Childcare Offer for Wales which is applied for through the Welsh Government digital system.
The funding is not for childcare and is allocated directly to the setting. The funding may not cover the full cost of the session within a childcare setting and you may be charged a fee towards the total cost.
Applications for the Early Years Education grant for those that reside in Conwy Local Authority can be made via the form below. If you live on the border between Conwy and Denbighshire please contact the team on the details below.
When does your child become eligible?
Please note that funded early education for the Spring and Summer term will end in July when settings close. Please ensure you have applied for a part-time school nursery place for September 2027 for your child. Applications open 21 September 2026.
How many hours can your child attend?
Each child who qualifies can receive up to ten hours a week of Early Years Education.
Settings however may vary in their opening hours. Please discuss this with your childcare setting. The early education grant can only be allocated to one setting.
Which settings are part of the scheme?
Only childcare settings which are members of the scheme are eligible for funding. The list of settings can be found on the online application form. Please ensure you have pre-booked a space for your child before applying for this grant.
How do I apply for my child’s place?
Whilst applicants will be signing a disclaimer to confirm that they meet the criteria for eligibility, it is expected that each application is also supported by documentary evidence of the child's date of birth (either a birth certificate/passport/medical health records) and proof of a Conwy address.
- Applications opening date: 21 September 2026
- Applications closing date: 20 November 2026
There is a revised guide for parents and carers for when 3 and 4 year old children start this stage in their educational journey: Curriculum for Wales - nursery education for 3 and 4 year olds: A revised guide for parents and carers (Welsh Government) (PDF document)
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