Free Childcare Tools

Everything you need to navigate funding, costs, and nursery decisions. No signup needed.

Funding Eligibility Checker

Check if you qualify for 15 or 30 free childcare hours, Tax-Free Childcare, and other UK support.

Check Eligibility

Childcare Cost Calculator

Estimate weekly, monthly, and annual childcare costs after funded hours and support.

Calculate Costs
Money

Tax-Free Childcare Savings

Calculate your 20% government top-up and annual savings up to the UK scheme caps.

Calculate Savings
Money

Return-to-Work Planner

Model your income after childcare costs and assess return-to-work financial viability.

Plan Return
Planning

Start Date Planner

Map your child's funded hours milestones and key term deadlines in England or Scotland.

Plan Dates
Planning

School Readiness Calculator

Find Reception or P1 start dates, age at entry, and deferral options.

Check Readiness
Choosing

Nursery Visit Checklist

Build a personalised checklist covering safety, staff quality, learning, and practical details.

Build Checklist
Starting

Bag Packing List

Generate an age and season-specific nursery bag list so you never miss essentials.

Create List
Starting

Settling-In Timeline

Plan your child's first nursery weeks with a gradual schedule and confidence-building tips.

Plan Timeline
Choosing

Nursery vs Childminder Quiz

Answer guided questions to find which childcare route best matches your family.

Take Quiz

About Our Free Tools

Built for UK parents navigating funding, costs, and nursery decisions. We update assumptions to reflect current government guidance.