What can you use Childcare Vouchers for in Scotland?
This Fund is provided by the Scottish Government, to help towards the cost of registered or formal childcare costs. This includes: childminders, after school clubs, day care, sitter services and providers of pre-school care and education.
Where can I use child care voucher?
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.
Who’s eligible for Childcare Vouchers?
Most working parents with a child under the age of 15 are eligible to claim childcare vouchers. To claim them, contact your HR or personnel department and ask them how you can join the scheme. However, not all employers can offer the scheme and self-employed parents are not eligible to claim the vouchers.
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.
Can I take a break from childcare vouchers?
An employee can choose to take a break from getting your childcare vouchers or directly contracted childcare. They can start again as long as the following apply: It’s within 52 weeks of the date they stopped. You’re still their employer.
Did anything replace childcare vouchers?
Tax-Free Childcare will replace the existing Childcare Voucher Scheme from the 1 October 2018.
Can I use childcare vouchers for someone else’s child?
No, you can use your voucher benefit to pay any formal carers that you use for any Qualifying Child.
Can you transfer childcare vouchers to another employer?
If you move to a new employer you will be treated as a new entrant, therefore you will no longer be entitled to receive Childcare Vouchers through your new employer, however you will still be able to use any Childcare Vouchers that are in your account to pay for registered childcare.
