Fees & Subsidies

Step by step: how to confirm your child's CCS enrolment in Centrelink through myGov, what Pending Confirmation means, and what to do if nothing shows up.

A step-by-step guide to claiming the Child Care Subsidy through myGov and Centrelink, confirming your child's enrolment, and avoiding common claim delays.

Preschool in Castle Hill typically costs $140–$165/day before subsidies. Learn how CCS and NSW Start Strong fee relief reduce what Castle Hill families pay.

How CCS works in 2026-27 for NSW families: the $15.19 hourly cap, income limits from $88,520 to $538,520, the 3 Day Guarantee's 72 hours, and the gap fee.

The 3 Day Guarantee gives every CCS-eligible family at least 72 subsidised hours per child each fortnight. Who gets 100 hours, and what it means for your fees.