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Moving childminders and tax free childcare

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Nat198 · 19/12/2022 15:08

We are moving areas in a few months and will be changing childminders for our 17 month old son. The new childminder has asked for payment a month in advance so we'd be paying out for 2 lots of childcare in 1 month. How does that work for tax free childcare? I'm guessing we'd just have to pay out the full amount for the new one and still claim tax free childcare for the old childminder, then switch over? Or is there anyway to claim for both?!

Thanks!

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AnotherAppleThief · 19/12/2022 17:46

You can pay two providers but you're still bound by the maximum contribution limit which is £500 every 3 months.

Very surprised that your current childminder accoet payment in arrears. She's obviously never been stung!

PotteringAlonggotkickedoutandhadtoreregister · 19/12/2022 18:23

You can have 2 providers - I’ve done it before

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Nat198 · 19/12/2022 19:00

Oh ok! Thanks both!

Yes I think current childminder is very trusting 🤣

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Thehop · 20/12/2022 23:16

Can you start "overpaying" current childminder now so you're clearing arrears and doing a bit upfront to lessen the bill when you move?

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