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Childcare help, decoded

Childcare Funding Calculator

See what childcare support your family can unlock in just a couple of questions. We'll check Tax-Free Childcare, funded hours, Universal Credit and more.

Tell us about your family

No data leaves this page. We crunch the numbers in your browser.

We only use the first part to match you with England, Wales or Scotland.

This affects whether you can use Tax-Free Childcare at the same time.

What you'll see

We'll show every childcare funding scheme available in England, Wales or Scotland.

  • ✅ schemes you can claim today
  • ⚠️ schemes you might qualify for with extra steps
  • 🚫 schemes that aren't available right now — plus why

Accurate as of 16 October 2025. Data sourced from GOV.UK, the Welsh Government and the Scottish Government.

Tips

Have a disabled child? You might unlock higher limits for Tax-Free Childcare and Universal Credit.

Expecting a baby? Add their due date as age 0 to see which schemes will help once they arrive.

Need personalised advice? Speak to your local council's Family Information Service for free guidance.