Before you start your claim for Free Childcare for Working Parents (England), make sure you have everything to hand. These are the main requirements and the step-by-step guide to claiming through the official channel.
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Read the requirements and steps below first, so you can make your claim on the official page in one go.
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📋 Requirements
- Working: You (and your partner) must be working and expect to earn at least the minimum income over the next 3 months.
- Income limit: Neither of you can have adjusted net income over £100,000.
- Child's age: Your child must be aged 9 months to 4 years.
- Residency: You must live in England.
🚀 How to claim, step by step
- Check eligibility on GOV.UK
- Apply online for a childcare account
- Give your 11-digit code to your childcare provider
- Reconfirm your details every 3 months
Places depend on provider availability and eligibility is checked by HMRC.
Start your claim on the official page →
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