How does the Jersey Childcare Funding Scheme work?

The scheme provides up to £6,270 for 15 hours of weekly childcare for two to three-year-olds. Parents initially pay upfront and claim reimbursement.

Who can help Jersey parents with childcare scheme payments?

The Jersey Child Care Trust will help parents who cannot afford to pay the childcare funding scheme costs upfront.

When can parents apply for Jersey's new childcare funding?

Online application forms for the government's childcare scheme are expected to be available from February.

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Jersey Charity Bridges Childcare Funding Gap

5 Jan

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Summary

Charity will cover upfront childcare payments for eligible families.
Scheme offers up to £6,270 for 15 hours of care weekly.
Government application forms are expected in February.

Jersey Charity Bridges Childcare Funding Gap

A new government childcare scheme in Jersey, commencing this month, will provide eligible parents with up to £6,270 for 15 hours of weekly care for two to three-year-olds. However, a budget amendment to pay nurseries directly was rejected, meaning families must pay upfront and then claim reimbursement.

The Jersey Child Care Trust has announced it will offer financial assistance to parents who cannot afford these initial payments. This support aims to ensure that all young children benefit from essential early years education and care, crucial for brain development.

The government has stated that online application forms for the scheme will be available from February. Families who can pay upfront can expect to receive their refunds within four weeks of application. This initiative is seen as a vital investment in the younger generation of Jersey.