Childcare
Finding and choosing childcare is a very important decision. Once you’ve decided what type of childcare to use, the next step is to work out how to pay for it. Depending on your situation and your financial circumstances, your childcare options change as your child gets older and when your income changes.
Our information covers all the schemes, whatever your income and whether you’re working or not. Choose from the options below to find out more.
Tips & FAQs about childcare
Our advisers get lots of questions about childcare on our popular 'ask an adviser' page. You can read what other...
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Your childcare options with universal credit
Universal Credit If you're claiming universal credit and start a job working at least one hour per week or more you...
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Finding childcare if you don’t have a job
Find out here what your childcare options are if you don't have a job. Select the situation that best matches...
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Childcare options if you have a job
There are several different options available to you if you’re working - or if you're about to start a job. Pick...
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