As per the Department of Education some basic requirements must be satisfied for an individual to be eligible to receive Child Care Subsidy for a child.
- Child must be 13 or under and not attending secondary school
- The child meets all immunisation requirements
- The individual, or their partner, meets the residency requirements
In addition, to be eligible for Child Care Subsidy the individual must be liable to pay for care provided, the care must be delivered in Australia by an approved child care provider, and not be part of a compulsory education program.
How does CCS work?
There are three factors that will determine a family’s level of CCS.
These are: combined family income, the activity test and the type of child care provider.
Visit the Department of Education to determine what you are entitled to https://www.education.gov.au/early-childhood/child-care-subsidy.
Starting January 2026, eligible families get a 3 Day Guarantee!
Enjoy three days (72 hours per fortnight) of subsidized care, giving your child regular routines and giving you more time for work, study or life’s everyday juggle.
1. Family Income
The percentage of subsidy a family is entitled to is based on their combined annual income, with financial support available to lower income families.
Type of Service
The maximum hourly rate the Government will subsidise is based on the type of childcare service. Please discuss with our Centre Director what your hourly cap rate will be.
Our Fees
3 – 5 years old – $166.50 per day
2 – 3 years old – $170.50 per day
6 weeks – 2 years old – $171.50 per day
