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Help to pay for childcare

Whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get support with childcare costs

Funded childcare support for families with children aged 9 months to 4 years in early education

Additional childcare support if your child has SEND

All Government childcare support schemes in one place (Opens in New Window)

Including:
Tax-Free Childcare - For working families, including the self-employed, in the UK with children aged 0-11 (or 0-16 if disabled).
Universal Credit Childcare - For working families claiming Universal Credit with children under 17. Claim back up to 85% of eligible childcare costs. Upfront childcare costs may be available to eligible parents moving in to work or increasing hours.
Childcare Support Eligibility Checker - Find the options available to you

Childcare support while you study (Opens in New Window)

Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) funding for childcare providers to help your child

Need more help?

If you are not sure which childcare support works for you, contact us. Email the Family Information Service at fis@hounslow.gov.uk or call us on 020 8583 3470
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