Wraparound childcare places

Wraparound childcare is for primary-school-aged children before and after the school day during term time. From September 2024, you can expect to see more wraparound places in Liverpool.

What is wraparound childcare?

Wraparound childcare is before-school care that starts no later than 8am and after-school care that runs until 6pm or later. Alternatively, it should run during hours that provide a full before and after-school service which meets the needs of those who use it.

Wraparound childcare is designed to:

help parents return to work or study
support vulnerable children
offer activities that children enjoy
offer a ‘soft’ start to the school day that encourages attendance

These places are different from school clubs or out-of-school activities which are less frequent or sometimes a one-off.

How much do places cost?

Childcare providers set their own fees, so prices vary.

If you are eligible, you will be able to use Tax-Free Childcare (childcarechoices.gov.uk) or Universal Credit Childcare (childcarechoices.gov.uk) to help pay for a place.

Check if you are entitled to help with childcare (childcarechoices.gov.uk)

If your child is aged four or under, please find out more about free childcare options and allowances below:

How do I find wraparound places?

Schools, private, voluntary and independent providers, including childminders and early years settings in Liverpool, can all offer places. Ask your local provider or use the search below.

Search for a wraparound childcare place on Liverpool’s FSID

Funding for wraparound care providers

As part of a government scheme to boost the number of wraparound childcare places in the UK, we are awarding funds to providers who qualify.

The second wave of grant funding will be launched on Wednesday 28th August 2024. Please see our ‘Grants for early years providers’ for more information.

Further information

For any enquiries about wraparound childcare, please contact Liverpool's wraparound co-ordinator.