Free childcare code

I have just applied and received details of the tax free childcare account, but no mention of the free childcare code. I am just wondering if you get that when they are actually eligible!? As my little girl won’t be eligible until next April.. so will I get the code next year sometime!? Any help welcome!!

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I didn’t know of this

Yea so my sister got hers when son was eligible then the code disappear now as he no longer eligible you can ring them and they will add it to your account when you ready

You have to reapply every 3 months so should get that bit when eligible and be able to use it from September

The free hours code can only be applied for in the term before their free hours would start. You still have to apply for it even if you have a tax free childcare account, it’s not automatic. There should be an option on the Home Screen to apply, can’t remember if it’s visible before they’re eligible x

Ah this is so helpful thank you all!!

hey! I literally googled so much 😂 then found on the government website how to apply for free childcare and tax free child care (it’s one app for both) it took about 15mins then I got a decision at the end of it, but it didn’t mention about the free childcare which is why I was confused! But I think it’s because she’s still technically too young at the moment, so will need to reapply probs early next year. Hope that makes sense 😂

My LG was eligible April 2023 I think the code just appeared around November time. Nurseries usually claim the funding at the start of term so the code should appear before.

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