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.

2026 NSW Start Strong funding - Additional Preschool Fee Relief

On top of any CCS you may receive, the NSW Government is providing additional fee relief:

If your child turns 4 years old on or before 31 July 2026, is enrolled in a preschool program at an eligible long day care service and doesn’t receive preschool relief (also called Start Strong funding) from another preschool, you will receive up to $2,563 in fee relief.

• If your child is 3 years old and not yet 4 years old on or before 31 July 2026, is enrolled at an eligible long day care service and doesn’t receive preschool relief (also called Start Strong funding) from another preschool, you will receive up to $769 in fee relief.

Find more information about the Start Strong program here.

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.