Help with Childcare Costs
Childcare offer for Wales
The Welsh Government acknowledges that childcare poses a significant hurdle for working families in Wales. The initiative targets working parents with children aged between 3 and 4 years old. Qualified individuals can benefit from The Childcare Offer for Wales, which provides 20 hours of free childcare per week during term-time and 30 hours per week during half-terms.
Universal credit
If you qualify for Universal Credit, you could potentially receive reimbursement for as much as 85% of your childcare expenses. Typically, you (and your partner, if applicable) will need to meet one of the following criteria: be employed—regardless of the number of hours worked—or have a job offer. The amounts you can claim are as follows: £646 for one child and £1108 for two or more children. To apply for Universal Credit, visit the online portal. Click for further details
Tax Free Childcare
You have the opportunity to receive a maximum of £500 every three months (equivalent to £2,000 annually) per child to assist with childcare expenses. If you opt for Tax-Free Childcare, the government will contribute £2 for every £8 you pay your childcare provider. These funds are disbursed through an online childcare account that you establish for your child.
Flying Start
Flying Start is a Welsh Government funded programme for children aged 2 (term after their 2nd birthday). It supports families who live in certain areas of Carmarthenshire, defined by postcode. We offer the childcare only element of the service, providing 12.5 funded hours for those eligible. Please click the following link to find out your eligibility and proceed with the application link: