Tax-Free Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare is a UK government initiative designed to help working parents with the cost of childcare.
Childcare Vouchers & Other Employment Schemes
Childcare vouchers, as well as directly contracted childcare (childcare your employer arranges with a provider, such as salary sacrifice) have been discontinued by the government. However, if you were enrolled in one of these schemes on or before 4 October 2018, you can continue receiving vouchers to support your childcare costs, as long as you remain with the same employer and they still offer the scheme.
These childcare funding schemes have since been replaced by tax-free childcare, which you can sign up for here.
Please be aware that if you choose to switch to Tax-Free Childcare, you will no longer be eligible for the childcare vouchers or directly contracted schemes, and you won’t be able to return to them.
If you’re unsure of whether to continue with childcare vouchers or switch to tax-free childcare, here is a useful calculator to help you decide.
Download our guides
Whether you’re exploring nursery options or already part of our Bright Horizons community, our helpful funding guides are here to support you. Discover everything you need to know about funding your childcare — including government-funded hours, tax-free childcare, childcare vouchers, and key dates to keep in mind. We’ve made it easy to understand what support is available and how it can work for your family.
Are you a current Bright Horizons parent?
You might be entitled to more funding than you think, especially as your child grows with us!
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15 Hours Funded
In England, there are two government funded 15 hours free early education schemes that offer childcare for children aged two, three and four.
30 Hours Funding in England
Bright Horizons are pleased to offer 30 hours funded childcare for all eligible families.
1140 Hours Funding in Scotland
If your child is 3 or 4 years old, then from August 2021 you will be able to access up to 1140 hours of funded Early Learning and Childcare a year.
