Nursery cost and funding calculators
Free tools that work out what nursery will cost you, which funded hours you can get and when, using 2026–27 rules for England. Every result is a shareable link and shows its working.
- Childcare cost calculator
Monthly nursery cost for your child's age, days and funded hours, in your area.
- Funded hours checker
Which funded hours and help with costs your family qualifies for.
- Funded hours start date
From a date of birth: the term each scheme starts and the date to apply by.
- Tax-Free Childcare calculator
How much the government adds to your nursery bill.
- Stretched funding calculator
Funded hours a week over 38 term-time weeks or stretched over up to 52.
- When to apply for nursery
A month-by-month timeline from due date or birth date to first day and funding.
- Nursery visit checklist
Printable questions to ask on a nursery visit, pre-filled from a nursery's page.