Child Care Subsidy

The Child Care Subsidy - All You Need To Know

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Child Care Subsidy

What is Childcare Subsidy (CCS)?

As a recognised childcare provider, we are registered for the Government Childcare Subsidy (CCS). Child Care Subsidy (CCS) helps families plan their relationship between work and childcare/kindergarten. The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is an Australian Government payment to assist parents with their out-of-pocket costs for the Woodlands Childcare or Kindergarten Fees.

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What is Child Care Subsidy?

What is Childcare Subsidy (CCS)?

At Woodlands Long Day Care & Kindergarten, we are recognised as a childcare provider and are registered for the Government Childcare Subsidy (CCS). We understand how daunting it can be to uncover exactly what entitlements your family may be eligible for under Childcare Subsidy (CCS), so we are here to lend our expertise in helping you make the most of these subsidies. By selecting the appropriate type of early learning environment and taking advantage of our childcare and kindergarten rebate options.

Affordable & Flexible

Woodlands Childcare Subsidy
Flexible Hours.

As a recognised Childcare and Kindergarten Provider, we are registered for the Government Childcare Subsidy (CCS).

Flexible Sessions

Woodlands offers a wide range of daily sessions to accommodate all families and their Centrelink entitlements.

10 Hour Sessions
9 Hour Sessions
8 Hour Sessions
7 Hour Sessions
6 Hour Sessions

Estimated Fee’s

Woodlands Long Day Care & Kindergarten provides great early childhood education at an affordable cost.

Day Fee: $10 – $15 Per Day
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Day Fee: $15 – $23 Per Day
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Day Fee: $29 – $33 Per Day
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Day Fee: $39 – $43 Per Day
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Day Fee: $45 – $65 Per Day
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Child Care Subsidy Activity Levels & Thresholds

Additional Child Care Subsidy Information.

The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is determined by a family’s income, Activity hours, and both of these calculates a families Child Care Subsidy (CCS) percentage of contribution. It is important for parents to make themselves aware of the financial support available and consider how it may benefit their family. If you are unsure how it works, or need more information about claiming a subsidy, there are resources below help guide you through the process.

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Child Care Subsidy

Combined Household Income

The Child Care Subsidy percentage your family is entitled to depends on your family’s combined household income

YOUR FAMILY’S COMBINED HOUSEHOLD INCOME$
CHILD CARE SUBSIDY PERCENTAGE %
$0 to $72,466

Your Family’s Combined Household Income

85%
$72,466 to below $177,466

Your Family’s Combined Household Income

Between 85% and 50% The percentage goes down by 1% for every $3,000 of income your family earns
$177,466 to below $256,756

Your Family’s Combined Household Income

50%
$256,756 to below $346,756

Your Family’s Combined Household Income

Between 50% and 20% The percentage goes down by 1% for every $3,000 of income your family earns
$346,756 to below $356,756

Your Family’s Combined Household Income

20%
$356,756 or more
0% (Not Eligible)

Come Visit a Woodlands Campus to dicsover childcare and kindergarten. We help guide families in navigating Centerlink and understanding Childcare Subsidy CCS.

Child Care Subsidy

Number of Children in
Child Care.

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If you have more than one child aged 5 or younger in child care, you may get a higher Child Care Subsidy (CCS).

You can get the higher subsidy if all of these apply:

You get or will be eligible for CCS
Your higher rate child or children are using child care.
You have more than one CCS eligible child aged 5, or younger
Your family’s combined income is under $354,305

You’ll continue to get your standard CCS percentage for your ‘standard rate child’ (usually the eldest child) and any children aged 6 or above.

For the ‘higher rate child’ (usually your younger eligible child or children), you can get a 30% higher subsidy. This is a 30% increase on your standard CCS percentage. Centrelink will cap this at a maximum of 95%.

Child Care Subsidy

Activity Levels

The Child Care Subsidy percentage your family is entitled to also depends on your family’s activity levels.

ACTIVITY LEVEL EACH FORTNIGHT
CHILD CARE SUBSIDY PERCENTAGE %
Less than 8 hours

Activity Level Each Fortnight

0 hours if you earn above $70,015 24 hours if you earn $70,015 or below
More than 8 to 16 hours

Activity Level Each Fortnight

36 hours
More than 16 to 48 hours

Activity Level Each Fortnight

72 hours
More than 48 hours

Activity Level Each Fortnight

100 hours

Come Visit a Woodlands Campus to dicsover childcare and kindergarten. We help guide families in navigating Centerlink and understanding Childcare Subsidy CCS.

Child Care Subsidy

Activity Levels.

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The Child Care Subsidy percentage your family is entitled to also depends on your family’s activity levels.

Recognised activities include:

Paid work including being self employed
Paid or unpaid leave, including paid or unpaid parental or maternity leave
Unpaid work in a family business
Unpaid work experience or unpaid internship
Actively setting up a business

The Child Care Subsidy percentage your family is entitled to also depends on your family’s activity levels.

They can also include any of these:

Doing an approved course of education or study
Doing training to improve work skills or employment prospects
Actively looking for work
Volunteering
Other activities on a case by case basis
Child Care Subsidy

Hourly Fee Cap

The amount of Child Care Subsidy you can get depends on the type of approved childcare you use. It also depends on the age of your child. All Woodlands Childcare & Kindergaten Campuses are eligible for the Centre Based Day Care Fee Cap which is an allowance of $12.74 per hour.

TYPE OF CHILD CARE
HOURLY RATE CAP
Centre Based Day Care i.e. Woodlands Long Day Care & Kindergarten

Type Of Child Care

$12.74
Family Day Care

Type Of Child Care

$11.80
Outside School Hours Care – Before, After & Vacation Care

Type Of Child Care

$11.15
In Home Care

Type Of Child Care

$34.64 Per Family

Come Visit a Woodlands Campus to dicsover childcare and kindergarten. We help guide families in navigating Centerlink and understanding Childcare Subsidy CCS.

Child Care Subsidy

Absences and the Child Care Subsidy.

Initial Allowable Absence Days

The Child Care Subsidy provides 42 allowable absence days per financial year. Absence days can be used for the days your child would normally attend care and receive CCS. Reasons may include: public holidays, family vacation, sick days. For the initial 42 absence days, evidence does not need to be provided.

Additional Absence Days

For the 2022-23 financial year, you can get 10 extra allowable absences bringing the total number of absence days to 52. If the initial 42 allowable absence day limit has been reached, families may be eligible to receive additional absence days. Additional Absence days require supporting document to be submitted by the family (i.e. medical certificates) and will need to be submitted to Centerlink by the service.

Absences on First and Last Day of Enrolment

Please note that your child must be physically attending the centre on their first and last day of enrolment to be eligible to receive the Child Care Subsidy. In the case they are absent on their last day of attendance with preceding absent days, families can receive the Child Care Subsidy (for up to 7 days after the child’s last physical attendance) provided that supporting documentation has been submitted to the centre.

Claim Child Care Subsidy

How To Claim Child Care Subsidy.

The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is determined by a family’s income, Activity hours, and both of these calculates a families Child Care Subsidy (CCS) percentage of contribution. It is important for parents to make themselves aware of the financial support available and consider how it may benefit their family. If you are unsure how it works, or need more information about claiming a subsidy, there are resources below help guide you through the process.

Child Care Subsidy (CCS) FAQ’S?

Frequently Asked Questions

The Child Care Subsidy is the main way the Government assists families with their Child Care & Kindergarten fees. This means families can access 2-5 days of education for their children at Woodlands Long Day Care & Kindergarten.

All Australian and Permanently Resident Families are eligible for Child Care Subsidy.

1) Sign in to myGov and go to Centrelink.

2) Select Payment and Claims from the menu, then Claims, then Make a claim.

3) Under Families, select Get started.

4) Select Family Assistance Payments

5) Answer all the questions. This includes how to submit your supporting documents – Submit your claim.

Need Help With Child Care Subsidy?

Woodlands Can Help With Your Child Care Subsidy

Yes, Woodlands specialists in helping families make an online claim for Child Care Subsidy (CCS). We can sit with you and guide you through the online claim.

Yes, Woodlands offers a wide range of daily sessions to help families access more days and early childhood education.

Yes, Woodlands is certified in supporting and managing Families Child Care Subsidy (CCS). We can advise and guide families as to how to best maximise their Child Care Subsidy (CCS) to access more days and education for your child/children, whether they are to attend Woodlands Sunbury, Woodlands Roxburgh Park or Woodlands Truganina.

From Our Blog

Woodlands Child Care Subsidy CCS Blog.

Welcome to our woodlands blog! Our blog is your go-to source of education and information for parents who wish to provide an enriching learning experience for their children. Whether it be childcare, kindergarten, or home learning experiences, our blog offers helpful advice related to the early years childcare and kindergarten education.

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