Nursery voucher for businesses
Help your team cover the costs of nursery school with Edenred Guardería: a benefit that is exempt from income tax and at no extra cost to the company
What is the Edenred Nursery Voucher for companies?
Edenred Guardería is the nursery voucher designed to help professionals with children aged 0 to 3 to comfortably cover nursery school expenses while enjoying tax advantages. It can be used as a payment method in any authorised nursery school within the Edenred network across Spain.
The amount allocated toeTicket nursery is exempt from income tax to a limit of €1,000/year per child, in accordance with article 42.3.c of the Personal Income Tax Act. For the employee, it represents a direct payroll savings every monththe amount is deducted from the gross salary before income tax is applied, so you pay less tax and your purchasing power increases. For the company, it is a benefit that it is offered without increasing salary costs and exempt from National Insurance contributions.
Companies implement Edenred Guardería via Edenred Flex as Flexible Compensation or Social Benefits — or combining both modalities into one Hybrid Model. The nursery voucher is available in two formats: Direct, where the employee manages their balance autonomously, and Direct Plus, where Edenred takes care of all the operations.
Advantages of using Edenred Nursery
In which formats can I offer Edenred Ticket Guardería?
Social Benefits
Edenred Nursery as a Social Benefit adds value to your team's salary, allowing them to save on income tax for childcare and canteen expenses.
Flexible Compensation
Your team can allocate part of their salary to the Edenred Nursery ticket and save on taxes, increasing their take-home pay.
Hybrid Model
Offer your team a subsidised bonus through Social Benefits and the possibility of complementing it thanks to Flexible Compensation.
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How does Edenred Guardería work?
For business – In 3 steps
- You hire the service: you choose the type of scheme (Social Benefit, Flexible Remuneration or Mixed Model), the amount allocated to each employee and whether you prefer autonomous management by the employee (Direct) or to delegate it completely to Edenred (Direct Plus).
- We activate the cards: In the 100% digital format, your employees receive their Edenred Guardería card directly in the MyEdenred app within 24 hours, ready to use.
- Automatic management From your online account you control allocations, registrations and deregistrations, and tax limits. Edenred verifies that payments are made exclusively at authorised childcare settings — with no manual administration or risk of non-compliance with tax regulations.
For the employee – According to the chosen formula
- Direct: activate your card in the MyEdenred app, choose the early childhood education centre and manage the payments yourself. Total autonomy and flexibility to adapt the benefit to your situation.
- Direct Plus: You don't need to do any administration. Edenred takes care of allocating the balance and paying the nursery directly — you just enjoy the savings on your payslip every month.
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Frequently asked questions about Edenred's Childcare Voucher
How does the Edenred Nursery ticket work?
Edenred Nursery is a virtual 100% system that allows users to to cover the costs of childcare or day-care facilities for their children. This product is designed to support working parents by helping to reconcile work and family life.
Its main features are:
- Specific Use: Edenred Nursery is intended exclusively for the payment of nursery services, early childhood education and activities related to the care of children aged 0-3 years (extendable up to 6 years for children with special needs).
- Flexibility: Employees can use Edenred Nursery in a wide network of childcare centres and nurseries that are members of the programme, giving them options according to their needs and location. Consult here the Nursery search engine.
- Format: 100% digital.
- Tax Benefit: Both for companies and users.
What expenses does the Edenred Nursery Voucher cover?
The nursery voucher can be used for the payment of:
- Registration and enrolment at the centre
- Care fees
- Catering service linked to the nursery
- Extracurricular activities within the school itself (depending on the provider and each company's policy)
It does not cover unauthorised nurseries, babysitters or work-life balance services not linked to a recognised childcare centre.
What is the difference between Edenred Guardería Direct and Direct Plus?
Both options offer the same tax advantages and access to the same network of approved centres — the difference lies in who manages the profit operations:
- Edenred Guardería Direct: the employee takes control. Once their card is activated in the MyEdenred app, they manage the balance allocations to their chosen nursery school themselves. It is the ideal option for companies that want to offer maximum flexibility to their teams and for employees who prefer to manage their benefit autonomously.
- Edenred Guardería Direct Plus: Edenred takes care of all the operations. The company sets the amount and Edenred directly manages the payment to the centre, without the employee having to handle any administration. It is the most convenient option for companies that prefer to completely delegate the administration of the benefit and for employees who do not want to deal with any paperwork.
What is the annual limit for the Nursery Voucher?
The law establishes that the amounts allocated for the nursery voucher are exempt from income tax up to a maximum of €1,000 per year per child (check current tax updates). Above this limit, amounts are considered benefits in kind and are taxed as such
What is the difference between offering the nursery voucher as a Social Benefit or as Flexible Remuneration?
- In the mode of Social Benefit, it is the company that bears the full cost of the benefit — the employee does not have any deductions made from their payslip.
- At Flexible Compensation, the employee allocates part of their gross salary to the nursery voucher before tax is applied, reducing their taxable income. Both methods offer tax advantages, and they can be combined in a mixed model depending on each company's policy.
How are nursery vouchers taxed?
The nursery voucher has a specific tax treatment under Article 42.3.c of the Personal Income Tax Act (IRPF):
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- For the employee: The amount allocated for the nursery voucher is not included in the taxable base for personal income tax (IRPF), so it is not taxed as employment income. The saving is applied directly to the payslip every month, reducing the withholding tax.
- For the company: The expense is tax-deductible for Corporation Tax like any other staff cost. Furthermore, the amount is not subject to National Insurance contributions, which represents an additional saving compared to an equivalent salary increase.
- Payroll deduction: The company does not apply withholding tax to the nursery voucher amount, as it is exempt. It is important that the HR department or payroll provider reflects this correctly in Form 190 of the annual withholding tax return.
- For the employee: The amount allocated for the nursery voucher is not included in the taxable base for personal income tax (IRPF), so it is not taxed as employment income. The saving is applied directly to the payslip every month, reducing the withholding tax.
How can I apply for the Nursery Voucher for my company?
If you would like to offer Edenred Nursery to your team, simply contact us at contact with us. Our sales team will guide you through every step of the implementation process.
What are the benefits of using the Childcare Ticket?
Edenred Nursery is exempt from income tax, allowing families to save up to 30% compared to the conventional payment. For companies, it is an excellent way to increase the net value of the salary without increasing total costs, while reinforcing team commitment and helping family reconciliation.
Who is entitled Edenred Nursery?
- Employees with children aged between 0 and 3 years enrolled in an authorised early childhood education centre (first cycle).
- In some collective agreements, the age can be extended up to 6 years in cases of special educational needs.
- The benefit can be combined with both parents if both work for companies that offer the product, as long as it doesn't exceed the actual cost of the nursery between the two of them.
- It is not available for sole traders that they are taxed under the direct estimation method as natural persons, since the exemption applies to employment income
Can self-employed workers claim the nursery voucher?
It depends on the legal entity. Sole traders taxed under the direct estimation method cannot benefit from the income tax (IRPF) exemption, as this applies exclusively to employment income from working for someone else. However, if the self-employed person has a private limited company (SL) or any other corporate form and is registered as an employee of it, they can indeed benefit from the relief under the same conditions as any other employee.
Can Edenred Nursery be used in any nursery school in Spain?
The Edenred Guardería voucher can be used at any state or private nursery school authorised by the relevant authorities and member of our network, which includes thousands of centres throughout Spain. If the centre you need is not associated, you can request its incorporation at our contact form.
Is the nursery voucher compatible with the motherhood tax deduction?
Yes, They are two distinct and fully compatible benefits. The maternity tax deduction (up to €1,200/year in personal income tax) is applied in the annual tax return.
The nursery voucher, on the other hand, reduces the taxable base month by month, so the saving is reflected directly in the payslip without having to wait until April. Using both at the same time is perfectly legal and is the most advantageous option for families.
Can someone on a part-time contract benefit from the nursery voucher scheme?
Yes. The nursery voucher is not conditional on the type of working hours or the employee's salary. The only requirement is that the company has contracted the service with Edenred and that the employee has children of an age to attend an authorised early childhood education centre (0-3 years, or up to 6 in cases of special needs).
Are nursery vouchers subject to social security contributions?
No, provided it is offered as a social benefit within legal limits. The amount allocated to childcare vouchers is exempt from social security contributions, which means additional savings for the company compared to other remuneration concepts.
Can the nursery voucher be offered alongside other Edenred benefits?
Yes. Edenred Guardería is fully compatible with the platform’s other products — Ticket Restaurant, Edenred Transport, health insurance and other employee benefits — and is managed via the same online account, which simplifies administration for the HR team.
How to contact customer service?
We are here to help you. Write to us at info@es.edenred.info or call us at 919100757 or 931110086 (Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm).
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