Tax-Free Childcare

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

Childcare support eligibility checker

Use the eligibility checker to find out what childcare support you might be eligible for.

Eligibility

More information about eligibility for 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 costs schemes.