WORKING OUT HOW MUCH CHILDCARE FOR MY BABY WILL COST UK 2021 | Tax free childcare & 30 hours free UK

[@daniellel1623]

This was so well explained. I have an almost 3 year old who has been going to nursery since 1 and think you've done a fab job at breaking this down and both options seem very reasonable (£65-£70 per day in the South!) Some things to consider is whether nappies and wipes are included as you might have to factor this into your cost. Also some nurseries close for a week at christmas and you still have to pay, also bank holidays they close but you still have to pay (not sure about child minders) - you might want to consider this when picking which days little one will go to nursery and also ask if they charge when your child is on holiday. Some positives about paying for a full day at nursery means if you are stuck in traffic, running late etc theres not as much rush or if you want to pick up a few bits from the supermarket on the way. Also you will find when they first start nursery they get ill a lot while their immune systems build up , nurseries often have the capacity to separate children where there's been an outbreak of something. For example right now, my child does 3 days a week and they have split the age into 3 bubbles and kept the full timers separate etc to help with the current situation. Hope that helps!

[@francescarouart1080]

This is so helpful, I am pregnant with my first baby due in the Summer and already worrying about the costs of childcare! Thank you for breaking it down xx

[@HomeWithShan]

Ahh congratulations lovely! I’m so pleased you found this helpful! Love how organised you are!! Xxx

[@nicolesurphlis1558]

Am back work n I w

[@7991lsne]

I don’t have a child but this was super interesting video! I never realised how childcare was so expensive..! I really enjoyed the video set up, you are really good at explaining things!

[@shannongibbs2773]

You explained that all so well and it can be so complicated to get your head around! We use tax free at my children’s nursery and although it’s usually over 38 weeks they spread it over the whole year so that during summer holidays the price stays the same, although it makes it a tiny bit more expensive each month we’d rather that than have a huge bill every summer! Apparently quite a lot of nurseries do that as well! Xx

[@HomeWithShan]

I’m glad it all made sense, you’re so right such a minefield haha! But that’s really good to know about Nurseries spreading it over the year! 🙌🏻

[@rennash9181]

I don’t get how u don’t have more subscribers like your sooooooooooooooooo amazing and u deserve a lot more I can’t wait to see u grow

[@shardae5219]

Great video. I wish I had this video when my daughter went through nursery. Just worth noting the following: 1. Every nursery applies the 30 free hours differently. Ask for their breakdown as legally they don't have to apply this discount to food or nappies. 2. 30 free hours is not available if one parent makes more than £100k. Even if one parent makes £100k and the other makes £0. But is available if both parents make £95k 🤨 3. When calculating nursery vs child minder, you will have to include nappies for the childminder.

[@benface1989]

Just wanted to say a big thank you for all your hard work on your videos. My wife and I subscribed to your videos a while ago and have watched loads of them - she’s 38 weeks pregnant now so the countdown is truly here. Your videos have been really helpful for us!

[@AnniSpanni]

So reasonable! In my area (South London) all the nurseries are around £70 a day until they are 2 when it gets cheaper.

[@nataliesparkes5832]

I’m the same 😩 so much money!

[@nicoleryan1911]

Just about to join the South London Mum club, I feel like hosting a funeral for my bank account, no wake, we can’t afford it 🤣

[@janieamy]

This is so helpful! I am pregnant with my first baby and had NO IDEA about the cost of childcare. Both myself and my partner are teachers so we would have our baby in childcare as I don't have any family around to help. Thank you for breaking it down!

[@HomeWithShan]

I’m honestly so pleased you found it helpful!! Xxx

[@CherryPieBlog]

Would like to see a vid on saving for children’s future, best children’s savings accounts etc

[@HomeWithShan]

Just uploaded a video on Wednesday about what we’re doing for this! 🥰

[@sjnuttall4511]

To get the 30 hours funding BOTH parents have to be working (there’s a minimum weekly amount that both parents have to earn). Childcare choices account has helpful advice. If only one parent is working or one parent earns under the weekly amount, you can only claim 15 hours (which everyone is entitled too.)

[@HomeWithShan]

Exactly! All the links are in the description box for all the options xx

[@louisemcginn5217]

I love your videos. I'm 25 and due my first baby in May. I am the first of family (of my generation) and friends to be having a baby and so I really appreciate being able to come online and get advice via your channel!! I feel pretty lonely/overwhelmed but it really helps to have videos like this with women of a similar age in a similar situation to me. Thankyou!! 💕

[@HomeWithShan]

Thank you so much! I’m honestly so pleased you find it helpful! I totally agree, the online space is amazing for me too! It’s quite isolating, especially at the moment so it’s such a lovely place to connect with people 🥰🥰

[@KayzFamily]

Thank you so much for this video! There's not many UK mum youtube channels so this has been so so so useful!

[@chloecrabtree4086]

Do I have kids? No. Do I have friends with/expecting babies? Yes. Do I love finance? Yes. Do I love this video? YES!!! KZbin algorithm did well! New subscriber here, would love to see more videos about the costs of having a baby/family!

[@emmagreen7585]

Thank you so so so much for doing this video. Just about to navigate my return to work and childcare expenses are at the forefront of my mind. This vid also prompted me to think about future years too 👍

[@ramonarusu6896]

My 2nd daughter will be 1 year old soon and starting to plan childcare so I can go back to work. I remembered watching this video a while back and I think I’m eligible for this scheme. Childcare in Essex can be quite expensive. Now I’m thinking wow how much I’ve spent with my first daughter not knowing about this scheme. A big thank you.

[@Jessieellensykes]

Oh my gosh , such an amazing video. I’ve gotta go back to work in July and I’m so scared ! I was putting off thinking about childcare because we have so little money as it is, but this has made it not seem as daunting as I thought. Will deffo be looking into it now and stop putting it off, thanks so much Shan xxx

[@xSandiyrox]

September baby club !!! 🥰 Thank you so much for this video especially because I’m not originally from the U.K. x

[@sarahroberts7374]

This was really helpful to break it down in a simple to understand way! Im not very good with numbers & money so tend to bury my head in the sand when it comes to anything financial but time for me to start learning everything! My boy will be here in 3 weeks & il be spending as much time off with him as i can but then hopefully have a career change at some point & earn more money!! Xxx

[@Nevsmith02]

A superb synopsis of the English system of childcare. Excellent

[@rosheenpeiris6464]

This video is amazing!! Had no idea about what benefits I am entitled to and you've somehow managed to make child care costs less daunting Love watching your videos! I'm in my 2nd trimester and learning everything from you 😊

[@nicolesurphlis1558]

Amber going her grandmpreat s house Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday morning now on she ❤❤ love have her auntie Lynne and uncle Dave 3 week time

[@KristenBxox]

Thank you so much! I'm expecting my first baby in September 2021 and I'll be in the exact same position as you (minus being a service family). You've removed so much stress and worry with this. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

[@lovertanuki8850]

Wow This is so so helpful. I thought we couldn’t get any but I think we can. Thank you for your information xx

[@biblejournalwithme870]

I can’t believe the difference in cost from your area to mine! For 4 days 10hours a day it’s costing me over a £1000 for childminder or nursery!!

[@heatherbrown5686]

This video was great, Iv got three children and Iv never understood the tax free childcare properly until now 😅 Iv always used a nursery but one thing to consider as a military family is a childminder could be more flexible and someone you could possibly call on in an emergency if your partner is away etc xx

[@HomeWithShan]

I’m so pleased! I was so worried that I didn’t explain it properly haha!! Exactly that! I’m almost certain we’ll go with a childminder but only because it works for us! Deffo not for everyone xxx

[@sophiethomas813]

This video is so helpful! I hate maths & I’ve been putting off calculating childcare for ages so thank you! ☺️

[@HomeWithShan]

It’s so daunting isn’t it!! I’m glad it was helpful ♥️

[@memoirsofamama2980]

Love all your money and budgeting videos Shan, keep them up- they are so helpful! Well done 🙂

[@HomeWithShan]

Aw yay thank you! I’m so pleased xxxx

[@bexyclaire]

Some nurseries will stretch the 30 hours over a yr but this will mean less hrs per week so it still totals the same if it was just term time if that makes sense. Also some childminders do the 30 hrs and the tax free childcare. Love the video.... So informative.

[@FinanceDee]

Brilliant video Shan! Well done 👏🏾

[@sarahwebber6296]

Thank you so much for this! I’m currently looking into childcare for when I go back to work in July/august & was quite overwhelmed with everything. This video broke it down really well. Thank you again! I’m going to watch all of your other videos now!

[@Jocawe]

A very cheap nursery you found 😍 the ones down here in kent are normally really expensive. I know a day rate is about £60 a day at our nursery x

[@HomeWithShan]

Yes, we used to live in Essex and then Hampshire and would have been a lot more expensive there! Luckily we’re further north now xxx

[@sinnyozzy]

Thank you, I needed this video, as a first time mom I'd no idea how any of this works and I was like a headless chicken.

[@LeonieParker]

Such a helpful video! I'm dreading working out mine! The nursery is looking at has different fees, 0-2 is more then 2+. Lots if working out to do

[@nicolalowe424]

I’ve got a September 2020 baby too so thanks for the heads up about the 30 hours free childcare not starting until the January! X

[@palangfat_6427]

This was SUPERRRR helpful! Thanks so much for posting. Will def be following for more helpful content re making the best financial decisions for our children and their welfare x

[@SandraRudane]

Thank you Shan. This was extremely helpful and simple to understand

[@AbiEverAfter]

This was so helpful!!! I don’t have a kid yet just wanted to find out all the costs first :) like you say it’s something no one talks about x

[@l3lessedchica]

You Are Amazing! Thank you for taking the time to break it down!

[@mylesclayton3414]

Absolutely brilliant video, I’m spending loads of time researching things. This video by far one of the best I’ve found. Thank you so much, April 20th 2022 👶🏼

[@scarol17]

Thank you so much, I'm clueless about these benefits as I don't know anyone with young children in the UK!

[@lindseycurry8321]

Two tips, from a mum of a now 13 year old. 1. Nurseries either charge extra for nappies/wipes or you can bring your own. 2. The nursery is a good option because that extra hour gives you time to allow for traffic issues and even nipping into the shop for things for tea without an antsy little person 😁 also if a childminder is on holiday/off sick it’s hard to get cover, whereas nursery find it if staff are absent.

[@HomeWithShan]

Such good tips!! Thank you!! 👏🏼

[@HannahJadeShaw]

This is so useful!! Not as bad as I thought after all. Thank you

[@HomeWithShan]

I’m so pleased if was helpful xxx

[@francescajennings]

Just watched this video as someone who sends my daughter to both nursery and a childminder. It does seem like nursery is more expensive but that includes 3 meals a day whereas you usually have to provide all meals if sending your child to a childminders so the costs of both balance themselves out.

[@nicminit]

I really wish I saw this more than a year ago. My daughter just turned 3. We’ve never claimed a thing and living in SW London we pay an outrageous £1700 per month for her. 😭

[@techtactics788]

Wow

[@MyDancerX]

Thank you for this!! I’m currently going through the same decision and working out finances

[@HomeWithShan]

I’m so pleased this was a bit helpful!! It’s such a minefield isn’t it!!

[@MyDancerX]

@@HomeWithShan it really is! I used to be a nursery nurse so knew it was going to be expensive but didn’t realise there was help available when in full time employment!

[@rebeccafinch8796]

This was a great video, thank you for going through this so honestly.

[@HomeWithShan]

I’m really glad you found it helpful!!! ♥️

[@anoopsinghkung2976]

wicked video. smashed it. I've learnt so much!

[@bethanycolbert9436]

This is so helpful if you are planning or saving to start a family 🥰

[@manueldsouza2011]

Such an amazing video. To the point ! Hi George

[@lisasimpson6314]

Thank you!!! This has given me somewhere to start so helpful

[@HomeWithShan]

Amazing!! I’m so pleased it was useful!!

[@Jamie-rn8re]

£75 a day here 😭 plus £25 a day for the after school club for the older ones.

[@HomeWithShan]

Gosh! 😭

[@punkrock1989]

That's your problem, you had kids now deal with the consequences of your actions.

[@elysianagorski7061]

You only get the full 30 hours if your working. Some people only get 15 hours some get 18 hours it completely depends on if you work and how much you earn :) x

[@HomeWithShan]

Yes exactly!! All the links to who is entitled to what are int he description if in doubt. It’s such a minefield haha!! Xxx

[@mh8241]

Currently making my own version of this, using your template from your notes and your calculations as my little one will be 4 days a week too. So helpful! Thank you. May i ask, sorry if you’ve already mentioned it, with the gov deductions... do you pay it all up front then they reimburse? Not sure how that bit works. Thanks again! X

[@HomeWithShan]

Love that you’re figuring your costs out too!! It’s such a daunting task isn’t it!! As far as I understand it, you have a portal online and then you put in say £800 and the govt top it up by £200! So you don’t actually have to pay upfront (i don’t think!!) xxx

[@daniellel1623]

@@HomeWithShan you are correct, you pay the 80 percent into your childcare account and then the top up gets automatically generated. You can transfer via a bank transfer (they give you specific details) which takes about two hours to clear. You can also pay by card but it takes a couple of days to clear. Really easy to use and manage though!

[@cazward1412]

All this overwhelms me. Im due my first in Feb 2022. Already stressing about this as i have to return to my job for a minimum 3 months so i dont end up with a big bill to repay for nhs mat allowance. My partner has gone back to college so already losing money. But long term we are going to be better on benefits instead of me working, because we cannot afford childcare AND bills with our earnings. And we have a mortgage as well so our entitlement will be limited! I would be only be working to pay childcare basically 🙄

[@mariakata8787]

You are great at explaining this!!!! Thanks!!!!

[@meritaspeed8058]

This was so helpful for planning purposes, thank you!! Can you share average monthly costs of having your baby and how it’s changed since birth to now? What things have cost the most? What do you wish you’d budgeted or saved more for?

[@HomeWithShan]

Amazing! So pleased you found it helpful!! Honestly, for the everyday stuff (nappies/wipes/formula) it’s pretty much £50-£60 extra a month! In terms of bigger stuff, each different stage we have bought different things (a high chair, a car seat, a baby carrier ect and then of course clothes for each stage too!) I put away £50 a month for big baby buys/clothes so that when it comes to buying them, I always have a pot of money to dip into!xx

[@nicolesurphlis1558]

@@HomeWithShan amber going daycare in the new year and don't if take her food and nappy with her

[@CarysLodwick]

Thanks so much for this Shan it was so useful (as are all of your videos!). I’m starting to think about childcare here even though little one is only approaching 3 months old as we want to be able to budget and plan. Do you happen to know how early you can start putting money aside for the childcare? Is it only once little one is actually in childcare? I’m currently on maternity xx

[@charliw4785]

Excellent video!! Do you mean you’re eligible for tax contributions to your childcare if you work up to 16-hours, or 16 hours and over?

[@AlejandraFloresAcaboDeLeer]

Thanks for this video. I am in my early stage of pregnancy and I am super worried about childcare as my family is in Spain and I don't have much support! I still think is a lot of money if I am honest... so I am not sure how I will make it!

[@nicolesurphlis1558]

Wen am at work amber going her grandparents house 3 week s and auntie and uncle house 1 day only

[@freshleap]

Is the free 15 hours universal per week deducted here

[@greenpanda2184]

hi, at 14:35 you mention that the year cost for childcare will be £7482 you then minus the government tax free amount as £4560 but this is more than the £2000 per year cap that you stated in the beginning of the video.

[@HomeWithShan]

Hey - that was for 30 hours free childcare (not tax free childcare) the two are separate. So confusing isn’t it!!

[@greenpanda2184]

@@HomeWithShan ah okay it is confusing

[@LeighanneMH]

Great video! Just to mention that the 30 hours can be spread across the year (approx 22 hours a week) which helps make the monthly payments the same rather than the holidays costing more. If you also have an older child in school then you have to remember that term time you’ll have before and after school clubs and during holidays you’ll have clubs so the monthly amount will differ from term time to holidays. They really don’t warn you about childcare costs 😂

[@rachelwilliams3018]

This was so helpful, thank you. How soon before you want your child to start at nursery would you need to apply for the tax free childcare? We want our little boy to go at age 1 so how soon before he's 1 would we need to apply?

[@HomeWithShan]

I think you can only apply 30 days before you’re due to go back to work! Xxx

[@rachelwilliams3018]

@@HomeWithShan thanks :)

[@TheSophsta22]

So my daughter is only 4 months but this is amazing to no! If my daughter only needs 30 hours a week (I.e 10hrs/day x3 days) would that mean we would just have free childcare for her and we wouldn’t need to pay? Or is that too good to be true haha 😆

[@rosacanocurrie8314]

Very helpful thank you

[@rinainlondon8]

Ur very informative

[@xitsmenicolax8831]

It’s ridiculous that my husband and I work full time and so we have to pay for our childcare! Someone without a job would get it free 🤦🏼‍♀️ he’s 3 soon though

[@calvinliu6304]

Great video

[@nicolesurphlis1558]

Now got Hannah started nusrey 5 days week now on Warm cup of milk toddler milk now and she is I setpmber started nusrey she looks forward for it at moment because other one at cramligton she didn't like the staff been nasty to her take her dummies off her not on pay 20 pound for cramligton years old

[@soundmanpt]

I see that you wear glasses. That's of interest to me because I was an optician for many years before I retired to spend more time playing golf. It's really not surprising to see you wearing glasses because as of 2018 a recent university study found that 74% of the population now either wears glasses or contacts and of that 74% the majority was women between the ages of 18 and 35. The reason seems to be more women in that age group are doing some type of clerical work and a good deal of computer work which is resulting in their need for vision correction. Do you mind me asking if you're longsighted or shortsighted? Glasses are really a nice look on you but as an optician I would prefer seeing you wearing something a bit smaller than theses glasses. But if you like them that's more important than what i think anyway. I do like the frame is a nice thin wireframe so it doesn't hide or cover much of your face. I always hate to see an attractive young woman, like yourself, wearing a big bold black plastic frame that totally takes away from her stunning looks.

[@abbymorganlives]

assuming you don't have another baby!

[@HomeWithShan]

Very true!! 😭😂

[@abbymorganlives]

@@HomeWithShan have to time it for when they are 3....

[@carolewood3482]

People should only have the number of children they can afford. It is perfectly possible to have a long healthy and happy life without having children.

[@adamcraig1468]

You could look after your own children like a mother should...

[@mikethemechanic7395]

I would never send my kids to any childcare. I changed my shift when I had kids. That way my wife and I could work and not have anyone watch our kids.

[@ronlarratt9642]

We had no help when the navy wages was very low now I am a pensioner why should the tax payer pay for child if you can’t afford then don’t have.