Government Funding
Funded childcare,
made simple.
Answer two quick questions for a useful starting point, then confirm your entitlement through the official GOV.UK service.
Two-question quick check
See what your family may be able to claim.
This gives a likely starting point only. The official calculator checks the income, residence, benefits and family details that cannot be covered in two questions.
Your result will appear here
Answer both questions for a likely starting point, then confirm it using the official GOV.UK calculator.
Official guidance
Check the full rules on GOV.UK.
These links open the current government guidance in a new tab.
30 hours for working parents
Check the full work, income, age and residence rules for Free Childcare for Working Parents.
Read on GOV.UK 02Early Learning for 2-year-olds
See which benefits, support needs and family circumstances can qualify a 2-year-old for 15 hours.
Read on GOV.UK 03Tax-Free Childcare
Read how childcare accounts work and check the age, work, income and other eligibility rules.
Read on GOV.UKWe'll help you claim
Bring your questions to a tour.
Tell us your child's age, the days you need and your situation. We will talk you through which funded hours and schemes you are likely to qualify for, and how they combine — so you know your real costs before you decide.