Providers can offer discounted early childhood education and care (ECEC) to some employees without reducing their Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
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Who can get a discount
The workforce discount is an optional incentive to help you attract and retain qualified staff.
You can offer the workforce discount to:
- early childhood teachers and educators
- centre directors and coordinators who hold an ECEC qualification
- cooks.
The employee must:
- work at a Centre Based Day Care or Outside School Hours Care service
- have a child enrolled at a service where they work or that you own.
More information about workforce discounts
We’re updating our guidance about workforce discounts. More information will be available on this page soon.