There are 4 early childhood education and care service types that can administer the Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
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Centre Based Day Care
Centre Based Day Care is a type of early childhood education and care typically provided in centres approved by regulators.
Learn about Centre Based Day Care
Family Day Care
Family Day Care is a type of early childhood education and care usually provided in the home of an educator.
Outside School Hours Care
Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) provides care in centres primarily for school or preschool children outside normal school or preschool hours.
OSHC also provides care during the day when schools or preschools are not operating.
Learn about Outside School Hours Care
In Home Care
In Home Care is a flexible form of early childhood education and care where an educator provides care in the child’s home. It is restricted to families who can’t access other forms of early childhood education.