Search all content on GOV.UK

Help with the cost of paying for approved childcare - Tax-Free Childcare, 15 and 30 hours childcare, childcare vouchers, tax credits, Learner Support.

• Childcare you can get help paying for ('approved childcare')

  You can get help with the cost of childcare through: Tax Free Childcare in…

• 15 hours free childcare for 3 and 4-year-olds

  All 3 to 4-year-olds in England can get 570 free hours per year. It’s…

• Free education and childcare for 2-year-olds if you claim certain benefits

  Your 2-year-old can get free childcare if you live in England and get any…

• Tax credits and childcare

  If you already claim tax credits, you can add an extra amount of Working…

• Universal Credit and childcare

  You may be able to claim back up to 85% of your childcare costs if you’re…

• Childcare vouchers and other employer schemes

  The following schemes are closed to new applicants: childcare vouchers…

• Help with childcare while you study

  School or sixth form You could get weekly payments through Care to Learn…

If you're a parent registered for Tax-Free Childcare or free childcare if you're working, sign in to pay into your account, reconfirm your eligibility, update your details.

Find out if you're eligible for free childcare for 2 to 4 year olds if you live in England - 2 year olds can get 15 hours per week, 3 to 4 year olds 30 hours.

Includes giving birth, fostering, adopting, benefits for children, childcare and schools

• Updated: 15 July 2015

What Tax-Free Childcare is, eligibility and how to apply

How to find childcare, get help paying for it and what to do if your circumstances change.

Check if you're eligible for Tax-Free Childcare, how to apply and how to pay your childcare provider.

Finding childcare, financial support for childcare and childcare for school-age children

• Updated: 1 November 2024

How to apply for free childcare if you're working.

How to apply and get a code for free childcare for your child aged 9 months to 4-years old if you’re working.