Free childcare calculators

Get instant answers to your childcare funding questions with our easy-to-use tools. Check eligibility, estimate savings, and plan your application timeline.

Free to use with instant results
Based on official government guidance
No personal data stored
Updated with latest policy changes

Eligibility Checker

Instantly check if you meet the criteria for 15 or 30 hours government-funded childcare. Get personalized results based on your working status, income, and family circumstances.

Features:

  • Instant eligibility results
  • Income and working hours check
  • Partner eligibility assessment
  • Next steps guidance

Savings Calculator

Estimate your monthly savings with funded hours. Compare costs with and without government funding, and see how much you could save per year.

Features:

  • Monthly savings estimate
  • Regional cost variations
  • Annual savings projection
  • Compare funding options

Deadline Planner

Plan your childcare funding application with personalized deadlines. Get recommended application dates, term start dates, and reconfirmation reminders.

Features:

  • Personalized timeline
  • Application deadlines
  • Term start dates
  • Reconfirmation reminders

How to use our calculators

Get the most accurate results by following these simple steps

1

Start with eligibility

Use the eligibility checker first to see if you qualify for funded hours

2

Calculate savings

Estimate how much you could save with the savings calculator

3

Plan your timeline

Use the deadline planner to know when to apply and when your child can start

Need more help?

Explore our comprehensive guides for detailed information and step-by-step instructions.