busy bees vouchers for childminders?

[emmajlh]

hi,

I've been using the busybees vouchers for my daughters nursery for the past 2 years. if i decide to use a childminder with baby #2 can i use busybees vouchers with them? they save me cira £800 a year.

Yes no problem, if the childminder hasn't used them before they just need to register.
I except several types, its very easy and I always get paid in advance asking the parent to transfer them on the thursday before the money is due on the monday morning so they will arrive in my account on time.

It shouldn't be a problem but childminders are under no obligation to accept employers vouchers. Unfortunately Busy Bees have experienced a number of technical issues over the years and some childminders may refuse to accept them because of their poor reputation. If the childminder does accept vouchers, it remains the parent's legal responsibility to ensure the childminder receives payment on time as per your contract agreement. If busy bees let you down you will need to pay your childminder from another source and pay any late payment fees due. You may also need to make your first deposit payment by cheque or cash.

Busy bees will normally reimburse late payment fees IF the late payment is their fault, but you have to first pay your childminder, then contact Busy Bees and give them an earful, then send them a copy of your invoice.