Child Care Subsidy

From January 2026, most families will be eligible for 3 days of subsidised childcare per week. 

Subsidy Guide
  • From next year, families will either have 72 or 100 hours of CCS per fortnight.
  • The 3 Day Guarantee will replace the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) Activity Test.
  • Even better, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families will have 100 hours of CCS per fortnight, meaning they can attend 5 or 4 days per week.
  • According to the Department of Education's fact sheet, a family with a combined annual household income of $90,000 would save $230 per week or $11,400 per year.
Subsidy Calculator

Start Strong Fee Relief Funding 2026

When your child is enrolled in our Preschool Program (ages 3-5), Start Strong funding is applied directly to your fees, on top of any Child Care Subsidy (CCS) you may already receive.

This means:

  • Lower out-of-pocket costs
  • Year-round savings


Who’s eligible? 

Start Strong applies to children who:

  • Are 3 or 4 years old on or before 31 July
  • Are enrolled in an eligible preschool program
  • Are not yet attending formal school
  • Have nominated Morisset Early Education Centre as their Start Strong provider
  • Enrol for a minimum of two days per week.