"Childcare costs" refer to the money that parents or guardians have to pay for someone to take care of their children while they are at work or unable to care for them. Full definition
Couples not claiming for childcare costs need to work at least 24 hours between them (if both working, one must do a minimum of 16). (moneysavingexpert.com)
It's an alternative to claiming tax credits for help with childcare costs. (bounty.com)
You can either continue to work on your career path or leave to become a stay at home parent because the financial equation of childcare costs didn't work out. (thespruce.com)