For Australian families

Childcare Reality Check

See what childcare really costs after CCS, school holidays, rosters, partner income and real-life family changes.

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Step 1

Basic CCS estimate

Family income, children and a typical week.

Before tax. Both partners. ?

$

Auto from income, or override.

79%

Children in care

CCS only subsidises up to the hourly rate cap (LDC/Vac $14.29/hr, OSHC $12.51/hr). Anything above is paid by you.

Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates only and is not government advice. Actual Child Care Subsidy depends on Services Australia rules, your activity test, income, care type, provider fees, hourly rate caps and individual circumstances.