Your step-by-step guide to getting your childcare code for April.
In the beautiful chaos of parenthood, balance is everything – but it can sometimes be hard to find. Childcare Choices is here to help you find the support that fits your family, giving your child a great start and you the choices you need.
If you’re an eligible working parent in England, you can apply for your code online on GOV.UK for:
- Up to 15 hours childcare per week for your child between 9 months until they turn 3 years old, over 38 weeks of the year.
- Up to 30 hours childcare per week for your 3 or 4 year old, over 38 weeks of the year.
The deadline to apply for the code is 31 March to use from 1 April.
Make sure you apply as early as possible and speak to your provider to find out more about their arrangements.
You will then need to reconfirm your code every 3 months on your GOV.UK account. Don’t worry, you’ll get a reminder when it’s time.
For a step-by-step guide on how to apply for your code, watch the below video with Early Years Educator, Steff, explaining the application process.
