Planning childcare for the autumn? You may qualify for these subsidies
A new universal subsidy comes into force from September.
CHILDREN’S MINISTER KATHERINE Zappone launched an information campaign this week to encourage parents to avail of childcare subsidies.
As part of the move, her department has a dedicated website (affordablechildcare.ie) for parents and providers to find out about the regime.
While some elements of the campaign have been criticised, by childcare providers especially, it’s been broadly welcomed for providing parties with “critical information”.
So here’s what parents need to know ahead of September.
SubsidiesÂ
There are a number of different subsidies available, and the minister used the launch to encourage parents to see which are applicable to them.
A non-means-tested subsidy of up to €80 per month will be made available to parents of children in registered childcare who are aged between six months and three years.
The exact value of this universal subsidy depends on the length of time the child spends in weekly childcare.
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