Combining schemes
You might be able to use this offer with one of the other childcare costs offers.
Last updated: 5 February, 2026
Any of the following schemes:
Tax-Free Childcare
For working families.
Age:
0-11 (or 16 if disabled).
Claim:
Get up to £2000 per child.
Universal Credit childcare
For working families.
Age:
0-16.
Claim:
Claim back up to 85% of costs.
Can be used with:
30 hours childcare
For working families.
Age:
9 months – 4 years
15 hours childcare
For all families in England.
Age:
3 – 4 years
Early Learning for 2 year olds
15 hours of early learning each week for families in England who get extra support, like those on Universal Credit or children with an Education, Health, and Care Plan.
Age:
2