If you’re a working parent or carer, you can get up to £500 per child every three months. That's up to £2,000 a year per child to help with the costs of childcare. For every £8 you pay into an online account, the government will add an extra £2, up to £2,000 per child per year.
If your child has a disability, you can get up to £1,000 every three months. That's up to £4,000 a year per child.
You can use it to pay for Ofsted registered childcare which includes:
- childminders, day nurseries, pre-school playgroups and nannies
- holiday playschemes, before and after school clubs, holiday clubs and tuition
Check with your Ofsted registered provider to see if they’re signed up.
You can get Tax-Free Childcare at the same time as 30 hours free childcare if you’re eligible for both.