Childcare

[eloisemc92]

I've worked out childcare would be 1700 for both children which is more than I'll earn but I want to get out of the house for my own sanity but I can't see a way out

Are you a line parent? If not, you need to look at the whole family income and see childcare as not just > or < your salary.

There are significant benefits to working, and "losing money" working is short term. Your children's childcare will cost less as they grow, your income (and pension pot!) will increase as the childcare bill decreases.

If you are a lone parent, there are benefit top ups that aim to cover up to 85% of the bill to help.

Trouble is I don't have that money to start with

is that for full time childcare? Do you need that much? how old are the kids? are you a lone parent?

How old are your dc?

If you are a lone parent then UC with cover some of that.

2 and 11 months

Yup my family can't cope with my sen daughter

Do you work? What additional needs does your daughter have? Are you a single parent?

this is quite hard work.

I feel like you aren't answering anyones questions.

Sorry I have a partner DD she has autistic tendencies yes I will be working we both work and 2 incomes are needed to run the house

Has your DD been in nursery already? And how long until she's three and gets the 30 free hours? How much out of pocket will you be each month?

So are you both working currently? Is there two incomes coming jn now?