Childcare Funding Checker

The Best Start in Life Childcare Support Checker is designed to help families understand what financial support they may be entitled to. By entering a few details about your household, work situation, and children's ages, you can quickly see which childcare schemes you qualify for and how much you could save. 

Parents can explore a full range of government-backed childcare offers, including 30 hours childcare for eligible working families, 15 hours early learning, Tax-Free Childcare, Universal Credit Childcare, and support for families where parents are studying. 

In addition to financial support, the platform provides information on free breakfast clubs, wraparound childcare, and a wide selection of early years education options to help families plan the best childcare arrangement for their needs. 

Whether you're looking for help with baby and toddler care, preparing your child for school, or understanding your childcare entitlements, the Best Start in Life hub brings all this information together in one place—making it easier for families to access the right support at the right time.