You may be able to get free childcare for your child aged 9 months to 4 years old if you live in England.
The amount of free childcare you can get depends on:
- your child’s age and circumstances
- whether you’re working (employed, self-employed, or a director)
- your income (and your partner’s income, if you have one)
- your immigration status
Am I eligible?
You can check your eligibility now by submitting an online application with Best Start in Life.
Best Start in Life | 30 Hours Free Childcare, Tax-Free Childcare and More | Help with Costs | GOV.UK
Once signed up, and if you meet the criteria, you will receive an eligibility code to take to your childcare provider. Childcare providers will then check the code and agree a start date.
Once you have an eligibility code, you will need to reconfirm it every three months.
Helpline: 0300 123 4097
Where can my child take up a place?
Your child can access their 30 hours free childcare at any of the places listed using the search facility on the Family Services Directory.
More Information
Get 30 hours free childcare: step by step – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)