Get help paying for childcare

The government provides funding to help with childcare:

Tax-Free Childcare

For working families with children aged 0 to 11 (or up to 16 if disabled).

See: Get Tax-Free Childcare: step by step (GOV.UK)

15 hours funded childcare for two year olds

For families who are receiving some additional government support or whose immigrations status means they have no recourse to public funds.

See: 15 hours of childcare for two year olds

15 hours funded childcare for three and four year olds

For all families, irrespective of income or immigration status.

See: 15 hours of childcare for three and four year olds

Up to 30 hours funded childcare for children from 9 months to 4 years old

For working families that meet eligibility criteria.

See: Free Childcare for Working Parents (GOV.UK)

Universal Credit (up to 85% cashback)

For families who are eligible for Universal Credit.

See: Universal Credit and childcare (GOV.UK)

Support while you study

See: Help with childcare while you study (GOV.UK)

To be able to access any of this funding, your childcare must be Ofsted-registered.

To search Ofsted-registered childcare in Hounslow, visit our Family Services Directory.