Childcare Vouchers vs Tax-Free Childcare

Compare legacy and current childcare support schemes side by side and estimate which gives better annual value.

2025/26

Side-by-side comparison

Childcare Inputs

Annual Childcare Cost

Income Tax Band

Number of Children

Disabled Children

Parent 1 Income

Parent 2 Income

Both parents are working (or single parent is working)

Estimated annual saving

£2,916.00

Net annual childcare cost: £6,084.00

Government top-up

£2,000.00

Net annual childcare cost: £7,000.00

Legacy Childcare Vouchers appear better by £916.00 per year.