Childcare.co.uk is the UK’s largest childcare platform, serving over 3 million users since 2009. Parents, childcare providers, and tutors can create profiles to connect and advertise their services.
- Out of School Clubs: Offer care before and after school.
- Holiday Clubs: Operate during school holidays with various activities.
Upon registration, local providers can view your profile. Completing necessary documentation is essential for safety. Members have the option to upgrade for enhanced contact with providers or cancel Gold membership before the payment date.
Users can use filters on Childcare.co.uk to select the type of childcare and location, helping to identify government offers and eligibility. Innovate UK conducted a competition to improve the platform and streamline the childcare-finding process.
Different forms of childcare are available, including nannies, public authorities offering early education, and various clubs. Financial support options like tax credits exist. Rules govern provider inspections, and costs vary.
- Both parents must work and earn under £100,000.
- Families receive 20% of approved care costs, up to £2,000 per child.
- Widely accessible compared to employer voucher schemes.
- Average hourly cost for nannies is £10-15.
- Part-time nursery fees are close to £150 weekly.
- Yearly costs for children under two exceed £7,700.
- Three to four-year-olds receive 570 free hours.
- Eligibility for state assistance depends on income level.
Childcare.co.uk is the leading childcare platform in the UK, connecting millions of users and offering a free service for creating profiles and finding childcare services.