Childcare Choices
The government is introducing new ways to help parents with childcare costs.
Whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get support.
15 hours free childcare for 2 year olds
- For families in England, receiving some form of support
- With 2-year-old children
- 15 hours of free childcare or early education for 38 weeks
- A total of 570 hours per year, that you can use flexibly with one or more childcare provider
- Some providers will allow you to ‘stretch’ the hours over 52 weeks, using fewer hours per week
- To be able to take up 15 hours of free childcare for your two-year-old you or your child must meet the eligibility criteria. Please visit GOV.UK for further information.
15 hours free childcare for 3 and 4 year olds
- For all families in England
- With 3 and 4-year-old children
- 15 hours of free childcare or early education for 38 weeks
- Some providers will allow you to ‘stretch’ the hours over 52 weeks, using fewer hours per week
- A total of 570 hours per year, that you can use flexibly with one or more childcare provider
30 hours free childcare for 3 and 4 year olds
- For working families in England
- With 3 and 4-year-old children
- 30 hours of free childcare or early education for 38 weeks
- A total of 1,140 hours per year, that you can use flexibly with one or more childcare provider
- Some providers will allow you to ‘stretch’ the hours over 52 weeks, using fewer hours per week
You can also find information on
- Tax credits for children under 16 (or under 17 if disabled)
- Universal credit for children under 17
- Support while you study
Please go to the following website for full information