An Overview of Government funding

The primary form of government funding for our kindergartens is the ECE funding subsidy. This contributes to our costs by paying for part of each hour each child spends in kindergarten to a maximum of 6 hours per day/30 hours per week. This subsidy does not meet the full cost of kindergarten as the government expects the costs to be shared with parents.

The 20 ECE hours is a higher rate of funding for teacher led services (such as kindergartens) that provide free early childhood education to three, four and five year olds for up to maximum of six hours per child per day and 20 hours per week.

Work and Income

Work and Income make quality childcare more affordable for families -especially if you need a bit of extra help so you can work and prepare for a working future. If approved, they grant you financial assistance from the date you first contact them, if you complete your application within 20 working days of that date. Click here for more information on Work  and Income.

Early Childhood Education (20 Hours ECE)

If you would like more information about how 20 hours ECE and the Childcare Subsidy work together, call 0900 559 009.  Should you have specific questions about 20 Hours ECE, click here to go to the Teamup website.

Working for Families

Working for Families is a package designed to help make it easier for you to work and raise a family. For a quick guide to what you may qualify for, click here.

Budget 2010 Factsheet

Information for parents
For answers on some of the questions you may have, please follow the link below.