Nursery funding question.?

Question

The goverment pay up to 75% in nursery fee's,
But what if both parents are working with a decent wage, not a brilliant one but a decent one,
Would the goverment still pay money towards the costs?
Or is there a limit?
Do you have to be earning up to so much?
I live in Manchester,If this helps.

Answer 1

The Childcare support provided by the government for children falls under the tax credit scheme, which is income based. As your income increases the childcare element is the first one you lose as only low income families are eligible.

You can goto http://www.taxcredits.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/HomeNew.aspx click on the do I qualify link and give an estimate of both your incomes which should give you a rough idea of whether you will receive anything.

However your child will be eligible for 2.5 hours a day, 5 days a week free nursery from the term after they turn 3 regardless of income under the government scheme. All you need to do is register him/her with a nursery before the start of that term. This comes under a separate scheme however if you do qualify for this you will need to declare it to the inland revenue when applying for any additional childcare through them.

Answer 2

Nursery funding is available to all 3 and 4 year olds no matter what the household income is. it is available for 5 x 21/2 hour sessions per week, the Early Years Grant covers this so it is free to you. However if your child is at nursery longer than 21/2 hours per day then you make up the difference in cost. obviously the cost to you would be greater if your child attended a private nursery rather than a state run nursery, as private nursery fees are higher.

Answer 3

the government pay up to 70% for private nursery fees im in exactly the same situation as you my, son is starting nursery tomorrow. i think you only get money towards fees if you recieve working tax credit. we only get child tax credit so we are having to pay ourselves. im going to phone the tax credits tomorrow to make sure this is correct . so i will let you know then for definate.
oh and i live in manchester to lol ...........update you only qualify for childcare reductions if you recieve working tax credit. you may still be able to claim for child tax credit if your joint income is lower than £58000

Answer 4

You can only get help with childcare fees if you are claiming working tax credit, income support ,disability allowance,or job seekers allowance.pretty crummy.xx

Answer 5

I would imagine that your government contribution is based
upon your income. Therefore, if you and your mate make more
money, then the amount the government will kick in will
go down, or none is given at all.

So, in some ways it seems you are penaltized in working and
being married.

Answer 6

I don't live in Manchester and that helps a lot.

Answer 7

buy abroard.. prices are too high over here..