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Childcare — UK Options and Funding Checklist
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8 itemsNavigate the UK childcare system — 15 and 30 free hours, Tax-Free Childcare, Universal Credit childcare, and Ofsted ratings. This free childcare — uk options and funding checklist gives you a 8-item head start so nothing important slips through the cracks. it's been shaped by real families using it in real moments — the kind you don't get a second chance to prepare for. Use it as-is, or open it in Checkbloom to customise every item, share it with anyone by link (no account required on their end), and tick things off together in real time from any phone. When you're offline, changes queue and sync the moment you're back. Every Checkbloom template is free to preview and free to download as a PDF. Create a list from this template and share it with anyone by link — they can check items off in real time with no account or app download required.
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What's on the list
- Check eligibility for 15 hours free childcare (all 3-4 year olds)
- Check eligibility for 30 hours free childcare (working parents earning over minimum wage)
- Apply for 30 hours code at childcarechoices.gov.uk
- Renew your 30 hours code every 3 months — it expires if you forget
- Apply for Tax-Free Childcare at childcarechoices.gov.uk — government adds 25p for every 80p you pay
- You cannot use Tax-Free Childcare and Universal Credit childcare at the same time — calculate which is better for you
- Check Ofsted rating of any childcare provider at reports.ofsted.gov.uk
- Get on waiting lists early — popular nurseries fill up 12+ months ahead
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