Updated February 2026

Childcare Funding
Calculator

Find out what government support you can get for childcare — 30 hours free, Tax-Free Childcare, Universal Credit help, and more.

Tell us about your family

We use this to check England, Wales or Scotland rules

What we check

  • England 15 & 30 hours free childcare (England)
  • Wales Childcare Offer for Wales
  • Scotland Funded Early Learning (Scotland)
  • 💳 Tax-Free Childcare
  • 🏛️ Universal Credit childcare support

Tips

  • • Have a disabled child? You may unlock higher limits
  • • Expecting? Add age 0 to see future help
  • • Your local Family Information Service offers free guidance
Data sourced from GOV.UK • Updated February 2026