Help with childcare costs

Information about Tax Free Childcare, Childcare support while you study, the Universal Credit for Childcare Scheme and funded childcare for under fives.

There are several government schemes which can, depending on your circumstances, help toward childcare costs.

Best Start in Life

The Best Start in Life website is provided by the government and can help you understand and apply for:

  • Tax Free Childcare
  • childcare support while you study
  • the Universal Credit for Childcare Scheme

Childcare checker

The Best Start in Life Childcare checker can provide you with personalised childcare options based on questions about your life. 

Under fives

Our Early education funding page also provides more information on funded childcare for under fives in Solihull.