The majority of families in our centres do not pay the full daily fee because they receive Child Care Subsidy (CCS) from the government.

From 5 January 2026, all CCS eligible families can get at least 72 hours of subsidised child care each fortnight, or 3 days per week from the government. These changes are known as the 3 Day Guarantee.

You can get 100 hours of subsidised child care each fortnight if either of the following apply:

• you and your partner, if you have one, each do more than 48 hours of recognised participation every fortnight
• you have a valid exemption.

Your child will need to meet immunisation requirements and you will need to meet residency requirements to be eligible to receive the CCS.

You can also calculate what your out-of-pocket child care costs will be on the government's Starting Blocks Child Care Subsidy Calculator.

ACT three-year-old preschool program

If your child is three years old, you could benefit from the ACT government’s three-year-old preschool program which provides 300 hours of free preschool for three-year-olds. According to the ACT government, this program saves the average family with a three-year-old preschooler $1,329 a year.

You can find more information on the ACT government website or talk to our centre director on your centre tour, or when you enrol.

If you’ve read this information and you’re still unsure about what you’ll pay, please call us on 1300 831 445 or book a centre tour. We’re happy to answer your questions.