Where can I use computer share vouchers?

All registered childcare providers can accept childcare vouchers as a method of payment, including nurseries, nannies, childminders, out of school clubs, extra-curricular activities (such as music lessons), holiday clubs and breakfast/after-school clubs.

Can you cash in unused childcare vouchers?

Typically, there is no expiry date on childcare vouchers. Employers tend to decide whether to refund the balance of any unused vouchers. However, an employer must refund any balance in the voucher account of an employee leaving the organisation, because it cannot be transferred between employers.

How can I spend my childcare vouchers?

Childcare Vouchers can be used to pay for the care of children up to the age of 15 or 16 if they are disabled, including:

Home based care such as childminders, nannies and au pairs.
Pre-school care such as nursery schools, play schools and crèches.

Do childcare vouchers still exist?

Unfortunately, the Government closed the Childcare Vouchers scheme to new entrants on 4th October 2018. This means that if you’re a parent looking to join Childcare Vouchers for the first time that option is no longer available to you. This is because the Government launched a new scheme called Tax-Free Childcare.

How much childcare vouchers can I get?

All that is required is that the employer offers a Childcare Voucher scheme. Each parent can request up to a maximum of £243* per month or £55* per week of Childcare Vouchers, which amount will be exempt from tax and National Insurance contributions. .

What happens when childcare vouchers expire?

It should take a maximum of 10 working days for vouchers to be reissued, and Sodexo says you can get your vouchers reissued “any time” after they expire.

Can I use childcare vouchers for swimming lessons?

Currently you can claim Childcare Vouchers for children up to the age of 15 years old (or 16 years old if disabled) to use on afterschool clubs, child minders, holiday camps, swimming lessons, sports clubs, dance classes, private tutors and more (as long as they are regulated by Ofsted).

What replaced childcare vouchers?

Tax-Free Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare will replace the existing Childcare Voucher Scheme from the 1 October 2018.

Can childcare vouchers be used for school lunches?

Childcare Vouchers can only be used to pay for qualifying childcare. Can Childcare Vouchers be used to pay for school meals? Generally no. However if the payment is for afterschool care and includes a meal, this may qualify.