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UK 15 / 30 Hours Free Childcare Savings Calculator

Calculate your annual nursery fee savings from funded childcare hours (15 or 30 hours per week for 38 weeks per year) for qualifying toddlers and preschool children.

Calculated Result

Total Annual Childcare Cost Savings

9,690 £/yr

Calculator Inputs

£/hr
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Calculation Methodology

Annual Funded Hours = Weekly Funded Hours * 38 Weeks. Annual Savings = Annual Funded Hours * Hourly Nursery Rate.

Important Legal & Educational Disclaimer

Calculates funded childcare value over 38 weeks term-time (or stretched across 52 weeks). Assumes parents earn at least the National Minimum Wage for 16 hrs/wk and under £100,000 adjusted net income.

This calculator is designed for educational and informational purposes only based on public statutory frameworks. The outputs do not constitute binding financial, tax, or legal advice. We assume no liability for decisions made based on these estimations. Always verify with the relevant official authorities or a certified professional advisor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Eligible working parents of children aged 9 months to 4 years can get 15 to 30 hours per week of funded childcare for 38 weeks of the year (totaling 570 or 1,140 free hours/year).

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