Grants, other funding and business advice for childcare providers
The Childcare Sufficiency Team can advise about new childcare business set up, sustaining existing provision and exiting from childcare provision.
Business resources for childcare providers
Childcare vacancy calculator - template for working out the number of childcare vacancies
OSC vacancy calculator - template for working out the number of childcare vacancies in out of school clubs
Breakeven calculator academic year - a template for working out your breakeven point
Breakeven calculator financial year - template for working out your breakeven point
Cash flow statement academic year - a template for working out your cash flow
Cash flow statement financial year - a template for working out your cash flow
Occupancy calculator a template for working out your average occupancy
Support for parent and toddler groups
New and existing parent and toddler groups may be able to access grant funding from a variety of sources.
We advise groups to make strong links with their local children's centre.
Other funding opportunities
Childcare providers may also be able to access non-specific childcare grants.