Crechely Childcare Ireland
Updated for 2026 Tax-Free Childcare rules

What will childcare actually cost you?

Answer five quick questions and see your estimated monthly nursery or childminder cost anywhere in the UK, after funded childcare hours and Tax-Free Childcare.

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Full time is typically 40–50 hours per week.

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Tax-Free Childcare and the working-parent funded hours stop if either parent earns over £100,000 a year.

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Your estimate lands here

Fill in the five questions and we'll show your monthly cost, the supports you qualify for, and nurseries nearby.

30 hours for working parents

Up to 30 funded hours a week, 38 weeks a year, for eligible working parents of children aged 9 months to 4 years.

15 hours for every 3–4 year old

All 3 and 4-year-olds in England get 15 funded hours of early education a week, whatever your income.

Tax-Free Childcare

For every £8 you pay, the government adds £2 — up to £2,000 per child per year (£4,000 for disabled children), for children under 12.

These are estimates only. Actual costs depend on your nursery's fees, your Tax-Free Childcare account and your eligibility. Always check Childcare Choices on GOV.UK and confirm with your chosen provider.