Support for your little ones Eligibility criteria you must be a full-time student with pre/settled status the decision regarding your grant depends on your household income your dependants have to be under 15, or under 17 if they have special educational needs your childcare provider must be approved by: – Ofsted – the Care Quality Commission – the Department for Education – the Secretary of State for private independent education providers Evidence needed: A copy of each dependent child’s birth certificate, adoption certificate, passport, or certificate of naturalisation.The process of application for Childcare grant is simple, ask your consultant for help. 🙂 .