Parents and carers in Kirkby are being urged by Knowsley Council to reconfirm their eligibility codes for government-funded childcare by 31 March 2026. This process is essential for families to continue receiving their funded hours, which take effect from 1 April 2026.
Eligible working parents in the area can currently receive up to 30 hours of funded childcare each week for children aged from nine months old up to school age. This support is part of an expanded initiative that has been in place since September 2025, providing up to 1,140 hours of care annually for qualifying families.
To keep this funding active, parents must log in to their GOV.UK childcare account every three months to reconfirm their details. Failing to complete this step before the deadline can lead to a temporary pause in funding, which would leave parents personally responsible for paying childcare costs until their status is updated.
Local families who need help with the process can reach out to the Knowsley Childcare Information Service. Support is available by emailing [email protected] or by calling 0151 443 5633 and selecting option four.
While the reconfirmation is necessary for those who remain eligible, there is a grace period in place for families who may no longer meet the specific working parent criteria. In such cases, local authorities are required to continue funding a place for a limited time to help families transition, and they are encouraged to ensure that both parents and local childcare providers, such as Bright Horizons Kirkby Day Nursery and Kids Planet Kirkby, are aware of these arrangements.
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