Universal Credit Childcare
For working families claiming Universal Credit with children under 17. Claim back up to 85% of eligible childcare costs. Upfront childcare costs may be available to eligible parents moving in to work or increasing hours.
Childcare support eligibility checker
Use the eligibility checker to find out what childcare support you might be eligible for.
Eligibility
Find out if you are eligible to claim Universal Credit Childcare.
How to apply
See more information about how you need to apply for Universal Credit Childcare.
Frequently asked questions
See answers to common questions people have about Universal Credit Childcare.
Combining schemes
You might be able to use Universal Credit Childcare with one of the other childcare costs schemes.