Fee Relief
Strong Start Program
Fee relief is available for children aged 3-5 years old through the 2026 Start Strong for Long Day Care program to families to deliver affordable, quality preschool education to children. Fee relief is paid to the service you nominate and passed on to you as a reduction to your fees after the Child Care Subsidy. You may still need to pay any remaining fees and/or levies after the fee relief has been applied.
Calculate your Child Care Subsidy (CCS) estimate using the online CCS Calculator below:
Online CCS CalculatorThe 2026 Start Strong for Long Day Care program operates on a calendar year from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026.
