Childcare Service helpline
Phone
Call HMRC if you need help:
- applying for Tax-Free Childcare
- applying for free childcare if you’re working
- using your childcare account
Before you call
This helpline may ask you some security questions. Make sure your personal details and address are up to date in your personal tax account or you could fail telephone security. If you do not have a personal tax account, you can create one before you check your details.
Telephone:
0300 123 4097
Textphone:
0300 123 9232
Opening times:
Our phone line opening hours are:
Monday to Friday: 8am to 6pm
Closed weekends and bank holidays.
You can also find out information in your personal tax account.