For Families

Childcare Costs & CCS

Understanding Fees, Inclusions, and Government Support

At Brightly Early Learning, we make it simple to understand your investment in high-quality education and care. Many families are eligible for the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), helping make childcare more affordable for everyone.

What Affects Childcare Costs?

Your child's age – Care for younger children may cost more due to smaller educator-to-child ratios
Number of days and hours attended each week
Eligibility for the Child Care Subsidy (CCS)

Use the CCS Calculator on Services Australia to estimate your family's weekly out-of-pocket costs.

What's Included in Your Daily Fee?

Healthy meals and snacks – Freshly prepared onsite and tailored to children's nutritional needs
Nappies provided – Convenience for families and comfort for children
Bright Pathway Curriculum – A research-based approach supporting early development and school readiness
Play-based learning – Encouraging creativity, confidence, and problem-solving
Outdoor play & movement – Supporting healthy habits and physical development
Experienced, caring educators – Creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment every day
Commitment to safety and quality – Supported by our dedicated national teams in education, safety, and compliance

Government Support

Child Care Subsidy (CCS)

The CCS is financial support from the Australian Government paid directly to approved centres like Brightly, reducing your out-of-pocket fees. You simply pay the remaining "gap" fee after the subsidy is applied.

Your CCS percentage is based on:

Your family's combined income
Hours of work, study, training, or volunteering
The type of approved service your child attends

Check your eligibility and apply through MyGov to get started.

Learn more on Services Australia

The 3-Day Guarantee

A government initiative from 5 January 2026 making early learning more accessible for all families:

All CCS-eligible families receive at least 72 hours of subsidised care per fortnight
Families of First Nations children are eligible for up to 100 hours per fortnight
Families engaging in 48+ hours of recognised activity per fortnight can receive up to 100 hours per child

Am I Eligible for CCS?

Have a child under 13 enrolled in an approved service like Brightly Early Learning

Are an Australian citizen or hold an eligible visa

Meet the activity test (or qualify under the 3-Day Guarantee)

Keep your child's immunisations up to date

Step by Step

How to Apply for CCS

Check Your Eligibility & Apply via MyGov

Log in to MyGov and link to Centrelink
Submit a CCS claim with your income and activity details
Receive your CCS percentage and entitlements

Contact Brightly & Discuss Fees

Call our Family Team to find your nearest centre
Discuss daily fees and days of attendance

Estimate Your Out-of-Pocket Costs

Use our CCS Calculator to see your weekly fees after the subsidy

Use the CCS Calculator on the Services Australia website to estimate your weekly out-of-pocket costs before enrolling.

CCS Calculator — Services Australia

Confirm Your Enrolment

Once enrolled, log in to MyGov to approve your child's CCS enrolment

Need help? Our Family Support Team is here to guide you every step of the way.