Service types

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.

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Family Day Care

Family Day Care is a type of early childhood education and care usually provided in the home of an educator.

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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.

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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.

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