# Universal Credit childcare

**Universal Credit childcare.** Help with childcare costs through Universal Credit: up to 85% of what you pay, up to a monthly limit

If you claim Universal Credit and you (and your partner) are working or starting a job within a month, you can claim back up to 85% of registered childcare costs. The limits are £1,071.09 a month for one child and £1,836.16 a month for two or more. You normally pay the provider and report the cost with proof, and the money is added to your next payment; help with up-front costs may be available when starting work. You cannot get Tax-Free Childcare at the same time. See our [Universal Credit guide](/guides/universal-credit-childcare).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/glossary/universal-credit-childcare

- [Universal Credit childcare costs](https://toddly.co.uk/guides/universal-credit-childcare)
- [Funded hours checker](https://toddly.co.uk/funded-hours-checker)