Capital grant for wraparound childcare expansion

The Spring 2023 budget announced a range of national changes to the childcare sector, with the aim to support parents returning to work or by providing greater access to.

Leicester City Council has received capital funding from the Department for Education (DfE) to support the creation and expansion of Wraparound childcare places to ensure that all places created are accessible to all children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). 

We are pleased to announce we are accepting applications from schools and PVI providers which have been approved for delivery funding to access capital funding for capital works projects which will increase the number of wraparound childcare places in Leicester.

If you are interested in applying for the capital funding, please refer to Wraparound Childcare Expansion Capital Grant Application Guidance.

The guidance includes a checklist for applicants and shows the information that will be required for making an application. 

The capital grant application must be submitted by completing the online application form. 

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 30 September 2025.

Following which we will assess the scope for further funding bid opportunities. 

Schools and providers can contact the Early Education Development Team to discuss a proposed project to receive preliminary feedback and guidance before completing an application. 

• email: eedteam@leicester.gov.uk
• telephone: 0116 454 4190

Please note: This guidance and the associated application form is for Capital funding for expansion of Wraparound (WA) childcare places only.  Details of the early years capital please visit capital grant for early years childcare expansion.