Child Care Subsidy Calculator

As a recognised childcare provider, we are registered for the Government Childcare Subsidy (CCS). Child Care Subsidy is assistance from the Australian Government to help families with the cost of child care.

The Child Care Subsidy will be paid directly to providers to be passed on to families as a fee reduction. Families will make a co-contribution to their child care fees and pay to the provider the difference between the fee charged and the subsidised amount.

To get CCS you must:

• care for a child 13 or younger who’s not attending secondary school, unless an exemption applies
• use an approved child care service
• be responsible for paying the child care fees
• meet residency and immunisation requirements.

You need to meet some requirements to get Child Care Subsidy. You may be eligible if you or your partner meet all of the following:

• care for your child at least 2 nights per fortnight, or have 14% care
• are liable for fees for care provided at an approved child care service
• meet the residence rules.
• Your child must also meet immunisation requirements.

To determine what your CCS might be you can use our Online Subsidy Calculator.

To work out how much CCS you’re eligible for, the following will be reviewed:

• your family’s income
• the hourly rate cap based on the type of approved child care you use and your child’s age
• the hours of activity you and your partner do
• the number of children in your care

To receive subsidy payments, you need to register for CCS through your MyGov Centrelink account.

The Services Australia eligibility tool guide can help guide you through the process.

You’ll then receive confirmation from Centrelink informing you of your new CCS percentage and hours of subsidy.

To ensure your child is ready to commence care on your desired start date, we recommend that families check eligibility and lodge a CCS claim with Services Australia in advance, as claims can take up to 8 weeks to be processed. If your child starts at a service before you have lodged a claim, or while the claim is being assessed, you will be charged full fees. If your family is assessed as eligible, CCS can be backdated up to 28 days. Backdated CCS will be paid directly to you.