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Childminders and Childcare vouchers

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gingerkirsty · 18/05/2010 12:18

I have just started looking for a CM for when i go back to work, and have suddenly thought - can I use childcare vouchers to pay a CM??? Or would I have to put DD in a nursery in order to benefit from the vouchers? Aaargh panic!
Thank you!

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MUM2BLESS · 18/05/2010 21:05

I am registered childminder taking Accor Vouchers. Check with the childminder you are going to use. Its really easy to set up.

All the best

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gingerkirsty · 18/05/2010 13:45

Oh brilliant that helps loads, just suddenly occurred to me it might be an issue! Phewee.

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Millenium · 18/05/2010 13:20

Most childminders that I know, happily take vouchers. There are a number of different companies - I am set up with Accor and care-4 and the parents go on line each month to make their payments and the funds then transfer directly into my bank account - much easier than having to go into town to pay cheques in.

Once the childminder has got her accounts with the voucher companies set up, it is normally a trouble-free process. It is a benefit for the parents and convenient for the childminder.

Tas1 · 18/05/2010 13:19

All your CM has to do is register with the voucher company your employer uses and then an account will be set up.

I am registered with Allsave & Busy Bees, the parents activate the payment 3-4 working days before it is due and the money goes straight into my bank account.

Each person can use up to £243 worth of vouchers each month.

So for example; I have a family who pay me £560 per month, Mum pays £243 in vouchers, Dad pays £243 in vouchers and the balance of £74 is paid in cash at the end of the month.

I hope that helps.

Shivs1974 · 18/05/2010 13:01

I was able to pay my CM with childcare vouchers. She had to register with the childcare voucher provider. It wasn't too onerous for either of us! Hope that helps.

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gingerkirsty · 18/05/2010 12:57

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