Early years and childcare
Check what support you could get with early years and childcare.
Free early learning and childcare
All 3 and 4 year olds (and some 2 year olds) in Scotland can get 1140 hours per year of funded early learning and childcare.
Tax-free childcare
You can get up to £2,000 a year for each of your children to help with the costs of childcare.
Universal Credit childcare costs
If you pay for childcare while you go to work, Universal Credit can pay some of your childcare costs.
Baby Boxes
The Baby Box is packed full of clothes, bedding and lots of other useful things to help give your baby the best possible start in life.
Students: Lone Parents' Childcare Grant
This grant is for students bringing up a child or sibling on their own to help with the cost of registered childcare.
Children 1st Parentline
Do you feel like you're at the end of your tether? Phone Parentline on 0800 28 22 33 for advice and support. It's free and lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm. Saturday and Sunday 9am to 12 noon.
Visit Children 1st website for information or to start a webchat