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If you live in England and work you may be able to get free childcare for a child aged 9 months to 4 years old. Check if you're eligible and how and when to apply.
You may be able to get 30 hours of free childcare a week through the Free…
If your child is aged 9 months to 4 years old You can get 30 hours of free…
The amount of free childcare you can get through Free Childcare for…
Find out when to apply for 30 hours of free childcare. Check with your…
Use this service to apply for Free Childcare for Working Parents if you…
You’ll usually find out if you’re eligible immediately after applying, but…
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Childcare arrangements for all ages and early years provision for children who are 5 years of age or younger.
Help with the cost of paying for approved childcare - Tax-Free Childcare, 15 and 30 hours childcare, childcare vouchers, Learner Support.
Information on childcare for Service families within the UK and overseas.
How and when to apply for childcare places and schools.
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing childcare, creche
You must apply to register with Ofsted if you are the registered person, a registered individual or the nominated individual of a daycare.
Findings from the January 2019 to August 2019 survey of parents on childcare and early years.
If you pay for childcare while you go to work, Universal Credit can pay some of your childcare costs.
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