Nurseries in Redditch

Redditch mainly uses B97 and B98. Both cover several neighbourhoods across the town, so checking the full address can help when comparing nearby nursery locations.

All 3 and 4 year olds can receive 15 funded hours a week. Eligible working families with children aged 9 months to 4 years old can receive up to 30 funded hours a week for 38 weeks of the year.

No. Individual settings can decide how they organise funded sessions, so the available days, start times and session lengths can differ. It is worth checking whether the pattern offered fits your normal childcare routine.

If your child only uses their funded entitlement, a registration fee cannot be charged. A provider may charge one when you also purchase additional hours or services.

Working parent eligibility codes need to be renewed every 3 months. If eligibility ends, a grace period can allow funded childcare to continue temporarily rather than stopping immediately.

Yes. Worcestershire funded childcare can be provided through eligible day nurseries, pre schools, school nurseries, childminders and some wraparound provision, giving families flexibility in how they arrange their week.

No. Families can use fewer hours if they do not need the full entitlement. Depending on the provider, the annual hours may also be spread over more than 38 weeks.

You may still pay for meals, nappies, optional activities or additional childcare outside the funded hours. These costs should be clearly explained and are separate from the funded entitlement itself.

Worcestershire provides Early Years Inclusion Supplement Funding where a child needs additional support beyond the setting's usual provision. This funding helps early years providers meet the extra costs of supporting children with SEND while they attend funded childcare.