Childcare & Early Years Education

Find out more about the available childcare support

15 & 30 hours childcare support

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15 & 30 hours childcare support

Do you have a child aged between 9 months and 4 years? Select a scheme to find out more about it, who qualifies and how to apply.

Childcare support eligibility checker

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Childcare support

Check what support you might be eligible for

Universal Credit Childcare

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For working families claiming Universal Credit with children under 17. Claim back up to 85% of eligible childcare costs.

Tax-Free Childcare

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Tax-Free Childcare

For working families, including the self-employed, in the UK with children aged 0-11 (or 0-16 if disabled).

What’s new

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Childcare support

Read more about the latest news and announcements in the childcare & early years education space.