From September 2024
Up to 15 hours for eligible working families in England with a child between 9 and 23 months old.
- For eligible working families in England
- Each parent earning at least the equivalent of 16 hours/week at national minimum wage but under £100,000 adjusted net income/year
- With a child between 9 and 23 months old
- 15 hours of childcare or early education for 38 weeks
- A total of 570 hours per year, that you can use flexibly with one or more childcare providers
Apply for your code from 12 May.
Coming soon
From September 2025
Up to 30 hours for eligible working families in England with a child between 9 months and school age.
- For eligible working families in England
- Each parent earning at least the equivalent of 16 hours/week at national minimum wage but under £100,000 adjusted net income/year
- With a child between 9 months and school age
- 30 hours of childcare or early education for 38 weeks
- A total of 1,140 hours per year, that you can use flexibly with one or more childcare providers