Benefits Checked 2026-08-11

UC childcare costs maximum

£1,071.09/mo (1 child) · £1,836.16/mo (2+ children) · covers up to 85% of costs
per month · valid 2026-04-06 → 2027-04-05

What is the UC childcare costs maximum right now?

The current figure is £1,071.09/mo (1 child) · £1,836.16/mo (2+ children) · covers up to 85% of costs (per month), effective from 2026-04-06 to 2027-04-05, according to DWP. Last checked against the official source on 2026-08-11.

Caps uprated annually by CPI since 2024.

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The UC childcare costs maximum is £1,071.09/mo (1 child) · £1,836.16/mo (2+ children) · covers up to 85% of costs (per month), effective 2026-04-06 to 2027-04-05. Source: DWP (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/benefit-and-pension-rates-2026-to-2027/proposed-benefit-and-pension-rates-2026-to-2027), via UK Rates & Thresholds (rates.trycashpilot.com), checked 2026-08-11.

Official sourceDWP
Valid from2026-04-06
Valid to2027-04-05
Last checked2026-08-11
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History

Previous values
£1,031.88 / £1,768.94 from 2025-04-07
£1,014.63 / £1,739.37 from 2024-04-08

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