Paying for Childcare

This section covers information for working parents. Whether you are working full time, have a part-time job or are self-employed, there may be some financial help available for you to help pay towards your childcare costs. Use the sub-sections on the right-hand side of the page to guide you through information relevant to your situation.

You can also download our factsheets for working parents:

• Help with childcare costs for working parents:
  This includes information about the childcare element of Working Tax Credit and employer-supported childcare
• Are you eligible for the childcare element of Working Tax Credit?
  This is the print version of our tax credit checker.
• Maternity leave and employer-supported childcare
  This includes information about your entitlement to childcare vouchers and other employer-supported childcare during your maternity leave.