Green Leaf Early Learning

(02) 9769-1145

greenleaf.earlylearning@gmail.com

21 Greenleaf Street, Constitution Hill, NSW 2145

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Supporting Access to Quality Learning for All Children

Making Early Education More Affordable for Your Family

At Greenleaf Early Learning Centre, we believe every child deserves access to high-quality early education — no matter their family’s circumstances. The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is a government initiative that helps reduce the cost of childcare for eligible families, making early learning more affordable and accessible.

Thanks to proposed changes like the 3-Day Guarantee, more families than ever may benefit from subsidised care — even with minimal work, study, or volunteering commitments.

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What Is the Child Care Subsidy (CCS)?

The Child Care Subsidy is financial support provided by the Australian Government to assist families with the cost of early childhood education and care. The subsidy is paid directly to approved childcare providers — like Greenleaf — which reduces your out-of-pocket (gap) fees.

Your CCS percentage is based on:

  • Your family’s combined income
  • The number of hours you work, study, train, or volunteer
  • The type of approved care service your child attends

You only pay the remaining gap fee after the subsidy is applied.

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We are here to help make the process easy — and help your child get the best possible start.

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(02) 9769-1145
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What Is the 3-Day Guarantee?

In February 2025, the Australian Government proposed the 3-Day Guarantee to make childcare more accessible for all families.

If passed, from 5 January 2026:
  • All CCS-eligible families will receive at least 72 hours of subsidised care per fortnight (approx. 3 days/week), regardless of activity level
  • First Nations families may be eligible for up to 100 hours per fortnight
  • Families already doing 48+ hours of recognised activity will continue to receive up to 100 hours per child
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Am I Eligible for CCS?

You may be eligible for the Child Care Subsidy if:

  • Your child is under 13 years and enrolled at an approved provider (like Greenleaf)
  • You are an Australian citizen or hold an eligible visa
  • You meet the activity test or fall under the proposed 3-Day Guarantee
  • Your child’s immunisations are up to date

 You can check your eligibility and apply via MyGov.

How to Apply for the Child Care Subsidy

Step 1: Apply through MyGov

  • Log into your MyGov account and link it to Centrelink
  • Submit a CCS claim with your income and activity details

Step 2: Contact Greenleaf

  • Call our friendly team on (02) 9769 1145
  • We will help you estimate daily fees and guide you through the process

Step 3: Estimate Your Gap Fee

  • Use the Services Australia CCS Calculator
  • We can also help you work it out over the phone

Step 4: Confirm Enrolment

  • Once you enrol, approve your child’s CCS enrolment through MyGov

Why Choose Greenleaf ELC?

  • Approved Child Care Subsidy provider
  • Flexible session times to suit your routine and maximise CCS
  • All-inclusive daily fees: learning programs, meals, nappies, and more
  • Friendly support through every step of enrolment and subsidy approval
  • Premium early education guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

Maximising Your CCS Benefits

3-Day Guarantee (proposed)

At least 72 hours of subsidised care per fortnight for all eligible families

Second Child Discount

Higher CCS rates may apply for younger siblings under 5

Increase Recognised Activity

 Working, studying, or volunteering 48+ hours per fortnight may unlock up to 100 hours of care

Low-Income Support

Families earning under $80,000 may receive up to 90% subsidy

 

 

Want help working out your CCS? We are here to support you.
Call (02) 9769 1145 for personalised advice.

Start Strong for Long Day Care

Making Preschool Education More Accessible for NSW Families

In addition to the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), Greenleaf Early Learning Centre participates in the Start Strong for Long Day Care program — a NSW Government initiative designed to support children aged 3 and above with access to affordable, high-quality preschool education in eligible long day care settings.

This program helps reduce out-of-pocket costs for families while also strengthening early education services across the state.

How We Support Families at Greenleaf

As an approved service under the Start Strong program, we:

  • Apply eligible program funding directly to support and enhance your child’s early education
  • Provide eligible families with fee relief, automatically applied to your account
  • Communicate with you clearly and transparently about any additional supports available

Why 600 Hours Matters

The Start Strong program encourages children to attend at least 600 hours per year (approximately 15 hours per week) of quality early education in the two years before school. Research shows that this level of engagement leads to:
  • Stronger school readiness
  • Improved social and communication skills
  • Better long-term educational outcomes

What Does the Program Offer?

Program Funding for Services

Funding is allocated to improve the quality of education programs, particularly for children in the two years before school. This includes:

  • Enhancing learning environments and educational resources
  • Supporting and retaining qualified early childhood teachers and educators
  • Developing engaging, play-based programs tailored to children’s developmental needs

Additional support is provided for:

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
  • Children attending services in areas of higher socio-economic disadvantage
Fee Relief for Families

Eligible families can receive fee relief for children aged 3 and above who are enrolled in a quality preschool program within a long day care setting. The amount of fee relief varies and is designed to ease financial pressure while encouraging greater participation in early learning.

Funding is allocated to improve the quality of education programs, particularly for children in the two years before school.