Childcare Cost Calculator

How to Use

Enter weekly hours, hourly rate, weeks per year, and your free funded hours entitlement to calculate annual and monthly childcare costs. All 3–4 year olds in England are entitled to 15 free hours per week (term time), rising to 30 hours for working parents who meet the income criteria. Tax-Free Childcare provides a 20% top-up (up to £500/quarter) on childcare costs — enter this saving to see your net cost.