How to cut your childcare costs

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Child care costs can be extortionate, but it is possible to save money on child care without compromising on quality. We show you how to get the childcare you want for a lower price.

		a	Work out: How much child care do you need?
		b	Work out: How much can you afford to spend on childcare?

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		a	Find out: What is the Early Years Entitlement scheme?
		b	Find out: What are child tax credits?
		c	Find out: What are childcare vouchers?
		d	Find out: What free childcare for parents in training is there?

		a	Find out: Is your child eligible for the Early Years Entitlement?
		b	Find out: How much child tax credit are you entitled to?
		c	Find out: Are you eligible for childcare vouchers?
		d	Work out: How much help can you get with childcare costs?

		a	Do: Apply for the Early Years Entitlement scheme
		b	Do: Apply for tax credits
		c	Find out: Should you claim childcare vouchers and child tax credits?
		d	Find out: Does your employer offer childcare vouchers?
		e	Do: Apply for childcare vouchers
		f	Decide: When should you use your childcare vouchers?

		a	Find out: Who are the best childcare providers in your area?
		b	Do: Speak to other parents
		c	Do: Get quotes for childcare costs
		d	Do: Visit prospective childcare providers
		e	Decide: Which childcare provider should you trust with your children?
		f	Do: Start using childcare vouchers

		a	Find out: Can you change your working hours to cut childcare costs?
		b	Find out: Could a friend or relative help with childcare?
		c	Find out: Do you have any other options for cheaper childcare?
		d	Consider: Would changing jobs help you to cut childcare costs?
		e	Consider: Could you afford a nanny?

		a	Decide: Do you need help with childcare costs?
		b	Decide: What type of childcare do you want for your children?