Childcare Choices - Help paying for childcare

Government help with childcare costs for parents. Whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get support.

Government childcare offers include:

• tax free childcare
• 15 hours free childcare for 2, 3 and 4 year olds
• 30 hours free childcare
• tax credits for childcare
• Universal credit for childcare
• support while you study

Use the Childcare Calculator to see what offers are available to support you and your family.

Further information

Overview of childcare offers.

How to apply for 30 hours and tax-free childcare.

How to apply for 30 hours as a Foster Parent.

Customers digital journey Tax-free childcare and 30 hours free childcare.

Please visit the Childcare Choices website for more information.