G8 Child Care Subsidy calculator
Find out how much Child Care Subsidy you could be entitled to with our quick and easy calculator.
CCS Calculator results
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Step 1: Activity test
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Step 2: Family information & financial state
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Step 3: Children & child care information
2026 3-Day Guarantee
From 5th January 2026, based on the information you have entered, here’s an estimate of your CCS entitlements and your out of pocket costs (what you will pay).
Total Fees
$0.00Estimated CCS Fee Subsidy
$0.00Kindergarten / Preschool Subsidy
$0.00Out of Pocket Cost (what you pay)
$0.00Applicable until 4th January 2026
Based on the information you have entered, here’s an estimate of your CCS entitlements and your out of pocket costs (what you will pay).
No change to your fees
You’re already eligible for 3+ days of subsidised care.
Total Fees
$0.00Estimated CCS Fee Subsidy
$0.00Kindergarten / Preschool Subsidy
$0.00Out of Pocket Cost (what you pay)
$0.002026 3-Day Guarantee
From 5th January 2026, based on the information you have entered, here’s an estimate of your CCS entitlements and your out of pocket costs (what you will pay).
Total Fees
$0.00Estimated CCS Fee Subsidy
$0.00Kindergarten / Preschool Subsidy
$0.00Out of Pocket Cost (what you pay)
$0.00Applicable until 4th January 2026
Based on the information you have entered, here’s an estimate of your CCS entitlements and your out of pocket costs (what you will pay).
No change to your fees
You’re already eligible for 3+ days of subsidised care.
Total Fees
$0.00Estimated CCS Fee Subsidy
$0.00Kindergarten / Preschool Subsidy
$0.00Out of Pocket Cost (what you pay)
$0.002026 3-Day Guarantee
From 5th January 2026, based on the information you have entered, here’s an estimate of your CCS entitlements and your out of pocket costs (what you will pay).
Total Fees
$0.00Estimated CCS Fee Subsidy
$0.00Kindergarten / Preschool Subsidy
$0.00Out of Pocket Cost (what you pay)
$0.00Applicable until 4th January 2026
Based on the information you have entered, here’s an estimate of your CCS entitlements and your out of pocket costs (what you will pay).
No change to your fees
You’re already eligible for 3+ days of subsidised care.
Total Fees
$0.00Estimated CCS Fee Subsidy
$0.00Kindergarten / Preschool Subsidy
$0.00Out of Pocket Cost (what you pay)
$0.00Matrix Out of Pocket Cost
Is your CCS working for you? Check the out-of-pocket cost matrix per child against session lengths and weekly days below. Please note: The below table only shows out-of-pocket costs after CCS (Child Care Subsidy).
| Child 1 | 1 day | 2 days | 3 days | 4 days | 5 days |
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| 9 hour session | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 10 hour session | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 12 hour session | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
*Note: 11 hour, 11.5 hour & 12 hour session lengths are full day sessions. Please check with your centre as to their full day operating hours so that you can compare above. All G8 Education calculators take into consideration the Federal Government’s 5% withholding in your estimated CCS calculation.
Kindergarten/preschool subsidy is subject to State Government specific requirements including child age eligibility criteria and the delivery of the funded program by an Early Childhood Teacher on the day the subsidy is claimed by the family. Calculations herein are based on the assumption all eligibility criteria is met. Please contact your Centre Manager for detailed information.