Childcare Support

Get help paying for childcare 

You can get help with childcare costs for children under 18. You might be able to apply for:

 

• Tax-Free Childcare
• tax credits
• Universal Credit
• help while you study

 

You could also get free hours childcare when your child is aged 2 to 4. You might be able to apply for:

 

• free education and childcare for 2 year olds
• 15 hours free childcare for 3 to 4 year olds
• 30 hours free childcare for 3 to 4 year olds

 

You can only get childcare vouchers if you have already joined a scheme.

 

           Check the rules for childcare vouchers