This page explains the conditions to be able to claim the childcare element of working tax credit.  

The childcare element in working tax credit can provide support of up to 70% of eligible childcare costs. Tax credits are an annual benefit. They are based on a tax year which runs from 6 April to 5 April the following year. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) administer the tax credits system. Tax ...

Each childcare scheme has different qualifying rules and often the amount you receive can be different. Sometimes if you claim help from one scheme, that can stop you claiming help from other schemes or it may reduce the amount you can claim. You may need to work out which scheme is best for you. ...

Childcare vouchers can only be used to pay for childcare from a registered or approved provider.

This page explains how much you can save by taking childcare vouchers offered by your employer. Different rules apply depending on when you joined your employer’s scheme. The rules for claiming childcare vouchers changed from 4 October 2018 – see our Childcare vouchers page for more information.

Childcare vouchers are a type of employer-supported childcare (ESC) scheme. This page explains who can claim childcare vouchers.