Joining the kidsunlimited Childcare Vouchers scheme, is simply a matter of checking your childcare provider can receive payment by kidsunlimited Childcare Vouchers and letting your employer know your intentions. Setting up your account is a quick and easy process. Just follow these simple steps:

1. Speak to your child carer to inform them that they will be receiving a payment through kidsunlimited Childcare Vouchers. It is simple and easy for childcarers to register. They can download and complete the Childcarer section on the Application Form and send it on to us.

2. If they are already registered with us, just put their name and address on your application; we`ll have their bank details and all the other information about them we need.

3. Complete your kidsunlimited Childcare Vouchers Application Form (you`ll find it in the back of the brochure we`ll send you or you can download it here and give it to your employer to sign. They will forward it to us. This form also serves as an amendment to your contract of employment.

4. After your eligibility has been confirmed, we`ll send your kidsunlimited Childcare Vouchers account details and internet site password if you`ve requested one.

From the date of your next salary payment, your employer will reduce the amount you receive by however much you`ve chosen to sacrifice for your childcare vouchers, paying it to us instead. We`ll then credit your kidsunlimited Childcare Vouchers account with vouchers to the same value.

If you pay a fixed regular childcare fee, you don`t need to do anything else. We`ll take care of things, paying your carer direct.

Payment Options
On the application form you will have the choice of four options when signing up to the kidsunlimited Childcare Vouchers scheme:

Option 1 - Automatic Payments
kidsunlimited Childcare Vouchers will make payments to your childcarers automatically upon receipt of funds from your employer.

Option 2 - Managed Account
kidsunlimited Childcare Vouchers will bank your voucher values each month. When necessary you must contact kidsunlimited Childcare Vouchers by email, letter or fax to release payment to your nominated childcarer.

Option 3 - View Only
The same process as Option 1, however you will be able to see all transactions through the online facility that have been made by kidsunlimited Childcare Vouchers to childcarers and view the balance on your account.

Option 4 - Full Access
You will have full responsibility for your account through the online facility. This allows you to make payments as and when you want to. The childcarer will then receive the payment within 4 working days.

Flexibility
You can sign up to the scheme for a fixed period in 3, 6, 9 or 12 pay periods, or an ongoing basis, depending upon the nature of your childcare requirements.

Cancelling or making changes to your membership
Agreeing to a salary sacrifice scheme involves changing the terms of your contract with your employer, so you will be bound by its conditions for the period of time selected on your application form.

HMRC will accept certain `life changing events` as valid reasons for withdrawing from the scheme. These include:

• A reduction in hours or salary


• Marriage, divorce or separation


• Starting or returning from maternity leave


• Birth or adoption of another child


• A change in childcare arrangements


• A change in your spouse or partners circumstances


• Relocation


• Death of dependent


• Long term absence form work

A dedicated kidsunlimited Childcare Vouchers helpdesk is available between 8.00am. and 6.00pm. Monday to Friday, to assist you with any questions you have. The helpline number is 0845 365 2999.