Is childcare free in Northern Ireland?

In Northern Ireland, parents of all three and four year-olds can apply to receive 12.5 hours per week of free, also known as funded, preschool education. This allocation can only be taken over 2.5 hours per day, 5 days a week, during term time.

Do you get 30 hours free childcare in Northern Ireland?

The government-funded childcare hours in Northern Ireland works differently compared to the rest of the UK, and schemes such as the 30 hours free childcare are not available.

What am I entitled to when I have a baby Northern Ireland?

When you have a baby, you’re entitled to a year’s maternity leave and pay from your employer for up to 39 weeks while you’re on leave, if you’re eligible.

How much is child care in Northern Ireland?

The average cost of a full-time childcare place in Northern Ireland is £168 per week which is equivalent to almost 40 per cent of average household income, according to Employers For Childcare[1].

How much is childcare per day Northern Ireland?

Across community settings, the average is £170 per week, while the average reported by private settings is £175 per week. The cost of a full-time place in a day nursery ranges from £100 per week to £280 per week. The cost of a full-time place with a childminder ranges from £100 to £275 per week.

How much is childcare in Belfast?

Employers For Childcare’s latest annual Childcare Survey 2020 found the average cost of a full-time childcare place in Northern Ireland to be £169 per week.

How much is statutory maternity pay Northern Ireland?

It is paid: for the first six weeks at 90 per cent of your average gross weekly earnings with no upper limit. for the remaining 33 weeks at the lower of either the standard rate of £151.97 (for the year 2021/22) or 90 per cent of your average gross weekly earnings.

What benefits can I get as a working parent?

Childcare benefits, tax credits and other help for working…

• Child Tax Credit.
• Childcare.
• Childcare Choices.
• Flexible working.
• Parental leave.
• Tax-free childcare.
• Working Tax Credit.

How much on average is child care per day?

The typical cost of a full-time day nursery place is about £210 a week for a child younger than two. In some areas, such as London, the average cost rises to £280. Day nursery places tend to be more expensive for children under two.

How much do childminders charge per hour in Northern Ireland?

In 2017/18, Childminding charges [for NICMA members] suggest a minimum hourly for full time childcare of £3.40 per hour per child. Part time places may be charged at an enhanced hourly rate.

What’s the hourly rate for childminding?

Nurseries are the cheapest form of childcare, costing an average of £4.95 an hour – £6.47 in London and £6.33 in the East Midlands. Childminders cost a little more, at an average of £5.45. However, nannies cost more than double the price of a nursery at £10.43 per hour, rising to £11.11 in London.

Can a childcare voucher be used in Northern Ireland?

Childcare Vouchers are accepted by childcare providers across Northern Ireland and can be used to pay for all types of childcare as long as it is approved or registered. This scheme was closed to new entrants on 4th October 2018, however, those that had already signed up can continue to use it.

Where to find childcare providers in Northern Ireland?

You can filter our childcare search to find childcare providers with current vacancies, who cater for your child’s age range and who offer services to suit your childcare needs. Family Support NI is the central government register of Registered and Approved Childcare Providers throughout Northern Ireland.

Can you use childcare vouchers at the same time as tax free?

You can’t use Tax-Free Childcare at the same time as: Childcare voucher schemes closed to new people on 4 October 2018. If you were in the scheme before this date and your employer continues the scheme, you can keep getting the vouchers. To apply online for Tax-Free Childcare, go to:

Where to find childcare information in the UK?

To find childcare and/or information on childcare, select the Childcare logo on the homepage: www.familysupportni.gov.uk.