Childcare expansion capital grant and wraparound programme funding

About the childcare expansion capital grant and wraparound programme funding for registered providers.

Our childcare expansion capital grant and wraparound programme is available for applications from schools, childcare early years providers (including childminders), registered with OFSTED or a childminder agency. 

It is for providers who: 

  • are looking to expand their early years' entitlement offer
  • provide wraparound childcare to parents and carers
  • work alongside primary schools to deliver wraparound childcare

Childcare expansion capital grant 

The grant supports projects that will increase the physical capacity of early years childcare places to provide the 30 hours entitlement places for children aged 9 months to 3 years.

The childcare expansion capital grant is closed for applications.  

Wraparound programme funding 

The funding helps to ensure sufficient wraparound childcare is available primary school aged children. For example, breakfast and after-school clubs for working parents and carers who may need these provisions.

The wraparound programme funding is closed for applications.  

How to apply

Download the wraparound programme funding application form (DOCX, 134KB).

Please submit your application to child.care@croydon.gov.uk by 5pm, Friday 12 December 2025.