Get free childcare if you're working: step by step
How to apply and get a code for free childcare for your child aged 9 months to 4-years old if you’re working.
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Step 1 Check you're eligible
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Step 2 Check if you'll be better off
Getting free childcare might affect how much you get in tax credits.
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Step 3 Apply for free childcare if you're working
There's one application for free childcare if you're working and Tax-Free Childcare. As part of your application, you'll find out if you can get both.
If you're eligible you'll get a childcare account and a code for free childcare.
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Step 4 Give your code to your childcare provider
Give the code in your childcare account to your provider along with:
- your National Insurance number
- your child's date of birth
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Step 5 Sign in to your account to reconfirm your details
You must confirm your details are up to date every 3 months or your code will expire.