Looking for support with childcare costs?
The government can help with childcare costs for parents. Whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get support.
Alongside the existing offers for 3 and 4 year olds, the government is expanding childcare support so it’s affordable and accessible for even more working parents.
| April 2024 | September 2024 | September 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| For eligible working families in England. Each parent earning at least the equivalent of 16 hours per week at national minimum wage but under £100,000 adjusted net income per year. | ||
| 15 hours childcare for 38 weeks per year (up to 570 hours) for 2 year olds | 15 hours childcare for 38 weeks per year (up to 570 hours) for children between 9 and 23 months old | 30 hours childcare for 38 weeks per year (up to 1,140 hours) for children from 9 months up to school age |
Get help paying for your childcare
Childcare costs can put a strain on families’ budgets, but existing government support available now could help you with:
- 15 hours childcare for all families in England with 3 and 4 year olds for 38 weeks of the year.
- 30 hours childcare for eligible working parents in England with 3 and 4 year olds for 38 weeks of the year.
- Tax-Free Childcare: eligible working parents with children aged 11 or under can get up to £2,000 per child each year towards their childcare costs, or up to £4,000 for children with a disability aged 16 or under.
- Universal Credit Childcare: eligible working parents in the UK can claim back up to 85% of their childcare costs for children aged 0-16. Plus, eligible parents can access Universal Credit funds upfront, helping those who are starting a job or increasing work hours.
Find out more
Learn more about childcare options available to you and the upcoming changes to the government’s expansion of its support on the dedicated website, Childcare Choices.
