{"id":4107,"date":"2022-08-05T15:46:40","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T05:46:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mirandaprekindergarten.com.au\/?page_id=4107"},"modified":"2022-08-05T15:46:42","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T05:46:42","slug":"what-is-the-child-care-subsidy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mirandaprekindergarten.com.au\/index.php\/what-is-the-child-care-subsidy\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Child Care Subsidy?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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And are you eligible?<\/h2>\n

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The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is the main way the Australian Government helps families with child care fees. The CCS is a rebate paid to providers (child care centres) who pass it on to families as a fee reduction. This typically appears as a credit on your invoice your will receive from your child care service.<\/p>\n

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How much is the Child Care Subsidy?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The rebate amount you will receive varies based on your combined family income. It ranges from 85% – 20%, and up to 95% for an eligible second child thanks to some recent welcomed changes. See below for the table of rebate amounts:<\/p>\n

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Your family
income\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Child Care
Subsidy percentage\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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$0 to $70,015<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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85%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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More than $70,015 to below $175,015<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Between 85% and 50%
The percentage goes down by 1% for every $3,000 of income your family earns<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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$175,015 to below $254,305<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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50%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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$254,305 to below $344,305<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Between 50% and 20%
The percentage goes down by 1% for every $3,000 of income your family earns<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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$344,305 to below $354,305<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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20%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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$354,305 or more<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

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For example, if your daily fees are $110 for your child, and your household combined income is $180,000 then you would receive a 50% rebate, so you are out-of-pocket $55. If you have a second child under 5 in care, they will be eligible for an additional 30% rebate on their daily fee (provided the first child is also under 5).<\/p>\n

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For more information on the CCS Eligibility, visit our CCS page here: Miranda Pre-Kindergarten \u2013 Child Care Subsidy<\/a><\/p>\n

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For more information on the Higher Child Care Subsidy, head to the Department of Education, Skills and Employment\u2019s Information page here: DESE Higher Child Care Subsidy<\/a><\/p>\n

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Can I get the Child Care Subsidy?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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To be eligible for the Child Care Subsidy the following requirements must be met:<\/p>\n

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