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Early years and childcare
Details of childminders, day nurseries, out of school care, holiday care or pre-school playgroups near you can be viewed on the Family Information directory
This will also include details of services offered in and around children’s centres and schools.
Alternatively you can contact Call Derbyshire County Council on tel: 08 456 058 058 or email contact.centre@derbyshire.gov.uk.
Tax Credits
Families who are in work and who pay for ofsted registered childcare can get financial help with the cost of childcare.
Call the HM Revenue and Customs Tax Credit Helpline on 0845 300 3900.
You can get your own online estimate of how much support you could get by using the Inland Revenue web-calculator
Nursery Education for three and four year olds
In Derbyshire all families are entitled to up to 15 hours of ‘early education’ for 38 weeks of the year from the term after their child turns three.
There are also some places for two year olds in certain circumstances for more information see the ‘pilot project’.
Childcare vouchers
Some employers offer childcare vouchers or ‘salary sacrifice’ where you offer up part of your salary in return for help with the cost of childcare.
More information is available from the HMRC leaflet - Childcare Getting help from your employer
Last Updated on Wednesday, 13 October 2010 15:29
