Childcare Vouchers - Defining 'Carers' for Childcare Vouchers for UK Only

Introduction

Childcare Vouchers can be used to pay for childcare from registered carers, as defined by the HMRC.  The HMRC defines registered childcare as any of the following:

• Registered childminders
• Registered nurseries and play-scheme
• Out‐of‐hours clubs on school premises run by a school or local authority
• Childcare schemes run by approved providers, for example, an out‐of‐school hours scheme or a provider approved under a Ministry of Defence accreditation scheme.
• Childcare given in the child’s home that has been approved under a Government scheme (except where the care is provided by a relative of the child).
• Accredited childcare for 8s and over by an approved organization

In England and Wales only, childcare provided in the child's home by a domiciliary worker or nurse from a registered agency

In Scotland only, childcare provided in the child's home by (or introduced through) childcare agencies, including sitter services and nanny agencies

Note: This list is not exhaustive, so if a parent has a particular query we would be happy to check.

All registered Childcarers have a valid unique reference number (URN), which is included on their registration certificate, and we can check this.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will all registered carers accept CCVs?

What happens if an employee chooses to change carer?

Does it cost the carers anything to Use the program?