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Childcare Affordability Programme (CAP)

What is CAP?

CAP is currently a London only scheme funded by the London Development Agency (LDA) and Sure Start, designed to make childcare more affordable by subsidising childcare places for lower income families. It was set up to enable parents on low incomes to remain in, or return to, full or part-time work or training. It will be available until December 2008.

Will it benefit me?

Under the scheme, if you are eligible, a full daycare place at one of the participating nurseries will cost you no more than £175 a week. If your child is 3-4 years old and eligible for the free nursery education sessions, the cost will be even less. Some flexible childcare places are also available, at an affordable hourly rate. All places are provided by OfSTED registered providers.

Who qualifies for a place?

You qualify for a place

  • If you have at least one child aged 0-5 years, and you can show provide evidence of the identity and date of birth of your child, and
  • If you are in receipt of Child Tax Credit at a higher rate than the family element (for 2007/2008 that was more than £545.34 per year), and you can show the childcare provider your annual tax credit award letter from Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

How do I find out more about Child Tax Credits?

To find out if more about Child Tax Credits, call the HMRC national helpline on 0845 300 3900 (open 8am-8pm, 7 days a week) or visit the HM Revenues and Customs website.

As well as the Child Tax Credit, you could also be eligible to get up to 80% of your childcare costs reimbursed.

Which nurseries are taking part in Richmond upon Thames?

There are four nurseries participating in the Childcare Affordability Programme (CAP) that offer affordable full daycare places in Richmond upon Thames. These are:

  • Asquith Bushy Park, Hampton Wick: 020 8614 8044
  • Asquith Kew Riverside, Kew: 020 8878 9430
  • Asquith Richmond (Marshgate), Richmond: 020 8332 2085
  • Asquith Trafalgar, Twickenham: 020 8893 9217

Additionally, Teddies nurseries at Staines Road, Twickenham, offers flexible affordable places. Phone 020 8755 2685 for details.

Further information

For further information about the Childcare Affordability Programme places, contact these nurseries directly.