The table below shows how much you can expect to pay for childcare in the Borough on a daily or weekly basis. However, some providers may charge more or less than these amounts.

Most childcare providers offer some form of discount if care is required for more than one child in the same family.

(Prices as at April 2008)

HELP WITH THE COSTS OF CHILDCARE

Tax Credits
As part of Working Tax Credit you may qualify for help towards the costs of childcare. If you receive the childcare element of Working Tax Credit, this will always be paid direct to the person who is mainly responsible for caring for the child or children, alongside payments of Child Tax Credit. The amount of tax credits you receive will depend on your annual income.
More info: http://www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/

The Nursery Education Grant
All 3 and 4 year old children are entitled to a free part-time Early Education place. For 3 year olds this entitlement starts from the term after the child’s 3rd birthday. The entitlement enables a child to attend a setting which offers early education for up to 12.5 hours, over a minimum of 3 days (between 9.00am and 4.00pm), for up to 38 weeks of the year, without charge.

For details of settings which offer Early Education places, please contact Wigan Children’s Information Service on 01942 486960.

For more information about the Nursery Education Grant, please contact Sure Start Finance Team on 01942 486050/486057.