Save thousands on nursery fees. Yes, really.
Halo Pay lets parents save on nursery fees through their employer. Free for employers to set up. Dependable payments for nurseries. One benefit that works for everyone.
What Halo does
One benefit that works for parents, employers, and nurseries
Halo Benefits is a compliance platform for workplace nursery arrangements.
Halo Pay helps parents save on nursery fees through their employer by having eligible nursery fees paid before tax, which can reduce the cost of childcare by thousands of pounds a year.
Employers use Halo to offer a family-friendly benefit that improves retention and lowers financial pressure on working parents — free to set up, free to run.
Nurseries keep their existing families and receive dependable employer-backed payments without needing a complicated new system.
Simple process
How it works
Get started
Whether you’re a parent, employer, or nursery — getting started takes under five minutes.
We handle the paperwork
Halo connects all parties and manages the compliance. Built around Section 318 ITEPA 2003. Most are set up within days.
Everyone benefits
Parents save up to £630/month on nursery fees. Employers support working parents at no cost. Nurseries receive payments directly.
Savings calculator
See what you could save
You could save
£3,024/year
This is an indicative estimate and not tax advice. Actual savings depend on your circumstances, employer participation and nursery costs. See how we calculate this.
Real families, real savings
See what families like yours save
Savings from Income Tax and National Insurance when nursery fees are paid through Halo Pay.
Based on 2024/25 tax rates. Actual savings depend on individual circumstances.
For employers
A benefit your team will actually use
Mid-career parents are your hardest roles to fill. Halo helps you keep them — with a modern employer-led childcare model powered by AI and robust data systems.
Keep your best people
Replacing a mid-career professional costs £30k+. Halo gives working parents a meaningful reason to stay — saving them thousands a year on nursery fees.
Boost retention
Nursery fees can consume most of a second income. Halo Pay reduces the burden — making it easier for parents to keep working and keep progressing.
Zero-budget benefit
Halo’s smart platform lets you invest in childcare and your people without touching your benefits budget.
Strengthen your employer value proposition
A workplace nursery benefit is a powerful differentiator. It signals that you're a modern, family-friendly employer — and gives recruiters something concrete to talk about.
Curious how it works?
We'd love to walk you through it — no pressure, just a relaxed, informative chat.
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Not all childcare support is equal
Childcare Vouchers
ClosedClosed to new entrants since October 2018. If you're already enrolled you can continue, but new parents can't join.
Potential saving
Up to £933/year
Key consideration
Max £243/month contribution (basic rate). No longer available to new employees.
Tax-Free Childcare
AvailableThe government tops up 20p for every 80p you pay, into an online childcare account. Open to all eligible parents.
Potential saving
Up to £2,000/year
Key consideration
Capped at £2,000/year per child. You fund 80% yourself. Can't combine with workplace nursery schemes.
Halo Pay
AvailableYour employer pays your nursery fees before tax through Halo Pay. No cap — the more you spend on childcare, the more you save.
Potential saving
£2,000–£6,000+/year
Key consideration
Requires employer participation. Savings depend on your tax band and nursery costs.
Built on trust
Your family deserves this.
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