Tax-Free Childcare

For eligible working parents who can get a £2 top-up for every £8 towards the cost of their childcare.

Childcare support checker

Use the childcare support checker to find out what support you could get.

Eligibility

More information about what you need to get Tax-Free Childcare.

How it works

Find out more about how Tax-Free Childcare works.

Apply now

Apply for a childcare account on GOV.UK.

Frequently asked questions

See answers to common questions people have about Tax-Free Childcare.

Combining schemes

You might be able to use Tax-Free Childcare with one of the other childcare cost offers.