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Each parent must earn at least the equivalent of 16 hours per week at National Minimum or Living Wage and less than £100,000 per year. You may still qualify if you are on sick leave, parental leave or certain benefits. Immigration status, your child's age and where they live can also affect eligibility. Funded hours cover 38 weeks per year and at Busy Bees are often stretched across the full year, usually up to 22.8 hours per week over 50 weeks. Extra hours beyond the funded allowance are charged separately, and Local Authority rules may affect how funding is applied. Apply online at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
