Paying for Childcare

Click on the images below to read the Welsh Assembly Government's guide to help with the cost of childcare.

Tax Credits

What is Child Tax Credit? What is Working Tax Credit?

For more information on all forms of tax credits click here to visit the Inland Revenue's Tax Credits Website or call their helpline between 8am and 8pm on 0845 3003900.

Click on the images below to access the PDF booklets through the Inland Revenue's website.

New Deal for Lone Parents

Early Years - Nursery Funding

Help for Students

Help with Childcare Costs

HM Revenue & Customs Childcare Indicator - An online calculator to establish whether childcare vouchers or working tax credit would be more beneficial in paying for childcare.

Becoming a Working Parent

It may be that you could access financial help via your local council in the form of Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit, depending on your circumstances. Use the Web Benefit Calculator to work out if you are entitled to assistance.