Early childhood education and care fees and subsidies
Fee and subsidy information for parents and carers with children in early education and care (ECEC) environments.
Fees
Early childhood education and outside school hours care services set their own fees.
Contact your local serviceExternal link for more information.
Subsidies
The Australian Government’s Child Care SubsidyExternal link assists families with the cost of child care. Parents and carers enrolling a child in long day care and family day care services may be eligible to claim the Child Care Subsidy and Additional Child Care SubsidyExternal link.
The Start Strong program for community preschools and long day care supports preschool education for all children in NSW. It is designed to make preschool more affordable for families and ensure all children aged 3 and above have access to 600 hours of quality early childhood education in the year before school. Fee relief will continue into 2024, and families may save up to $4,220 a year for eligible 3-5 year old children in eligible community and mobile preschools.
Families who need help with the cost of ECEC or with raising a child should visit Services AustraliaExternal link for more information.