30 hours funded childcare entitlement for 3 and 4 year-olds

[x Rose x]

Hi all,

I'm a little confused with this 30 hours funded childcare entitlement for 3 and 4 year-olds. Apparently childminders can apply for this?
So....do I still get paid? Does the government pay me instead of the parents perhaps?

Do you fellow child minders recommend this scheme? If so; How do I go about applying?

Thanks in advanced.

[sarah707]

You need to speak to your LA about whether you are eligible to accept funded children...

The Govt pays the LA and the LA pays you