What is an employer childcare benefit?

An employer childcare benefit is a workplace perk that helps employees access or fund childcare. This can include subsidised backup care, nursery salary sacrifice schemes, holiday club access, or parental transition coaching. The most flexible and widely used form is backup care - giving employees a funded allowance to use when their regular childcare arrangements break down.

How does Bubble for Work work for employees?

Employees download the Bubble app and register with their work email. They are automatically given a Bubble+ subscription and a Bubble for Work Allowance (a client-specified number of funded hours) in their wallet. When they book a babysitter or nanny through the app, the allowance is deducted first. They pay any remaining balance from their own payment method. There is no separate portal or login - it works exactly like using Bubble personally.

Is there a minimum company size for Bubble for Work?

Bubble for Work is used by organisations ranging from growing businesses to global enterprises. The annual service fee is based on headcount, so costs scale proportionately. The best way to find out what works for your organisation is to speak directly with Bubble's corporate team via the Bubble for Work page.

Does Bubble for Work require IT integration?

No. There is no technical integration required. Employees are recognised automatically when they register on the Bubble app using their company email address. This makes deployment fast and removes any dependency on internal IT resources.

Can the benefit be offered to employees outside the UK?

Yes. Bubble offers services internationally, including in-home childcare in the Republic of Ireland and reimbursement-based access to holiday clubs, nurseries, and childminders in more than 200 countries - meaning employees can access their care allowance for formal childcare costs wherever they are based.