How to get help with childcare costs if you're not working
If you're not working, or you are receiving benefits, you may be able to get help with childcare costs.
Please visit the government's childcare calculator:
Welcome to Childminder
We'll help you figure out the best combination
of working hours and childcare for your family.
Select an avatar:
If you and / or your partner are working, select 1 or 2 avatars to represent you.
Choose your working hours:
Tell us when everyone will be out of the house.
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Which childcare options would you like?
Select all that apply
We've estimated costs for you. Click on each cost to enter your own.
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Nursery
Daily Cost
£ 0 -
Childminder
Daily Cost
£ 0 -
Grandparents
Daily Cost
£ 0 -
Nanny
Daily Cost
£ 0 -
After school club
Daily Cost
£ 0
Use the sliders to input your working week
Notice how the Monthly Breakdown changes.
To change childcare, click the option and adjust slider for the relevant day.
Monthly Breakdown
15 hours Free Childcare:
| Income | Childcare cost | You're left with |
|---|---|---|
| £ 0.00 | £ 0.00 | £ 0.00 |
- 8am
- 1pm
- 6pm
Childcare Options
(Daily Cost)
Which childcare options would you like?
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Grandparents
£ 0
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Nursery
£ 60
