Can I get help with my childcare costs?

24 July 2017

Written by: Lambeth Council

Better Lambeth - Children and young people - Jobs and skills

From September 2017, the Government will offer 30 hours of free childcare per week for parents of three and four year old’s, to help them continue or take up employment.

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Can I get help with my childcare costs?

The government has a range of ways to help parents with childcare costs, whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get support.

The help on offer includes:

  • Age 2: 15 hours free childcare.
  • Age 3&4: 30 hours free childcare.
  • Age 0-11: tax-free childcare (or 16 if disabled).
  • Age 0-15: tax credits for childcare (or 16 if disabled).
  • Age 0-15: Universal Credit for childcare.
  • Age 0-15: childcare vouchers (or 16 if disabled)
  • Support while you study.

Find out more

To find out if you are eligible or to apply please visit the Childcare Choices website.

View more information about nurseries in Lambeth.