Is Your Child aged 3? Then they are automatically eligible for 15 free hours of childcare. Could They Be Entitled to an Extra 15 Free Hours of Childcare? Yes if you earn more than the equivalent of 16 hours per week, at the national living wage - and earn less than £100,000 per year My Child Has 15 Existing Free Hours at Nursery. Can They Have Their Additional 15 Free Hours With A Childminder? Yes you can. You can divide the hours how you wish - if they're available. For example - 22 hours at Pre-School and 8 hours with me Still Unsure? Want to discuss a little more? Schedule a Phone Call