Tax Free Childcare (TFC)

Eligible working families can access Tax Free Childcare for children up to the age of 11 years old. Saving you 20% on your childcare bill for up to £2,000 per year per child
(up to the age of 16 years old and up to £4,000 per year if your child has a disability).  


If you, and your partner (if you have one), are both working a minimum of 16 hours per week and each earn less then £100,000 per year you could be eligible.

You cannot get Tax Free Childcare at the same time as claiming Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Universal Credit, or childcare vouchers.

Eligible Parents can receive Tax Free Childcare on:
• childcare
• pre-school
• out of school provision
• holiday clubs

Tax Free Childcare can also be used to pay your childcare provider alongside using 30 hours or 15 hours childcare entitlements to pay for additional hours or costs such as lunches. The childcare provider must be registered to receive payments via Tax Free Childcare. 
How to use Tax Free Childcare