Child Care Subsidy Calculator

Estimate how much Child Care Subsidy your family may receive and what you'll pay out-of-pocket — based on official Australian Government rate tables.

About this tool

2 minutes to complete

This Child Care Subsidy (CCS) calculator helps you estimate what your family might pay for early childhood education and care. It uses the same rate tables as the Australian Government's official calculator.

For a more comprehensive estimate including Family Tax Benefit and Income Support Payments, see Services Australia's Payment and Service Finder.

Your estimate is based on:

Your family's combined annual income
Hours of recognised participation (work, study, training)
Number and ages of children in care
Type of care and daily fee
A standard 5% withholding amount

Before we begin

Have prepared:

Your family's estimated annual income
The daily rate charged by your Jenny's ELC centre

Note: This estimate is a guide only. Services Australia determines your final CCS amount. Your circumstances may change throughout the year.