3 articles tagged with Free Childcare.
In 2026, free childcare in England covers 15 hours universal (3-4 year olds) and 30 hours for working parents. The expansion to babies from 9 months is also now rolling out. Full guide.
Missing the childcare service cut-off can cost you an entire term of free hours. How the 30-15-9 reconfirmation cycle works, when to apply for the September 2026 term, and what to do if your code arrives too late.
Who qualifies for 30 hours free childcare in 2026/27, the income limits for each parent, how to reconfirm eligibility, and how it interacts with Tax-Free Childcare.
