Apply for Welsh Government funded childcare for 2-year-olds
You can apply for Welsh Government funded childcare for 2-year-olds (previously Flying Start childcare) at different times during the year, depending on when your child turns two.
How to apply
You must apply for Welsh Government funded childcare for 2-year-olds through the local council where you live. If you live just outside Denbighshire, you will need to apply to one of the following:
The closing date to apply for the last intake was Sunday 8 November 2026.
The last intake was for parents and carers who have children born between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024.
Applications will re-open 4 January 2027 for parents and carers who have children born between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025.
If you miss the date to apply
If you’ve missed the date to apply for Welsh Government funded childcare for 2-year-olds, you can contact us to find out if childcare is still available.
Successful applications
If your application is successful, we will contact you to confirm that your child has been allocated a Welsh Government funded childcare place for 2-year-olds and provide details about what happens next.
If you have submitted an application for more than one child, you will receive a separate email for each application.
