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Free childcare hours extend to children over 9 months – everything parents need to know

Source: PA Wire

Parents have been encouraged to apply soon to claim free childcare for their children as the government rolls out new entitlements this year.

From May 12, working parents of children 9 months and older will be able to apply for 15 hours a week of free childcare. This brings the age of eligible

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