CCS Planning Worksheet
The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) lowers the daily fee you pay, but your out-of-pocket amount depends on your family income, activity level, and the days you book. Use this worksheet to map it out before you enrol.
What's inside this checklist
- List the days and session times you actually need each week.
- Note the centre's daily fee before subsidy (Kids Kingdom is $150/day with inclusions covered).
- Estimate your CCS percentage from your combined family income.
- Check your fortnightly activity hours, which set your subsidised hour cap.
- Subtract the estimated subsidy to find your likely out-of-pocket daily fee.
- Factor in inclusions already covered — meals, nappies, and excursions — when comparing centres.
For a tailored estimate, use the on-site Child Care Subsidy calculator, then confirm final figures with the centre and Services Australia.
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CCS planning worksheet
A simple planning worksheet families can use to map fees, subsidy expectations, and weekly care needs.
