Support with childcare costs
Funding options, Universal Credit, Tax-Free Childcare
There are several childcare options available for families and carers when their child starts with a registered childcare provider
There are several childcare options available for families and carers for when their child starts with a registered childcare provider. We recommend that you visit Childcare Choices to see which of the below may work for you.
- You can get up to £2,000 a year for each child (up to £4,000 if they’re disabled) through a newly-created childcare account
- You can get up to 85% of your childcare costs paid
- 15 hours funded childcare per week, term time only.
- All 3 to 4 year olds in England can get 15 hours funding per week, term time only
- You may be entitled to 30 hours funding per week. (Must meet eligibility requirements)