Licence

Approval of Child Care Providers to Administer the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) Payment to Families

Administered by: Department of Education / Child Care

When is this licence required?

You will need this approval if you intend for the families using your service to be able to claim the CCS payment. CCS is a payment made to families to assist with the costs of child care. Families are able to receive CCS where the care has been provided by a provider and service approved by the Australian Government under the family assistance law.

Types of child care services that are eligible for this approval are:

  • centre-based day care
  • outside school hours care
  • family day care
  • in-home care

Services granted CCS approval report attendances online using the Child Care Subsidy System and payments are made by the Australian Government to the provider who must pass the amounts on to families.

What are the eligibility requirements for this licence?

To be eligible for this approval, you may be required to seek approval from the relevant state or territory regulatory authority to operate a child care service and meet the standards of the National Quality Framework (NQF).

Additional eligibility and conditions of CCS approval may vary depending on the type of child care service you intend to provide.

Further details regarding eligibility and application requirements can be found here.

How much does this licence cost?

Task Type Amount Description
Initial Application -

Please contact the agency for more information.

What forms provide more information?

Task Forms
Initial National Quality Agenda IT System

What resources provide more information?

Task Type Resources
Comply Advisory Material Persons with Management or Control
Comply Advisory Material Fit and Proper
Comply Advisory Material Background Checks
Initial Application Guidance Submit your Application

What legislation specifies this licence?

A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999 (Australian Government)

A New Tax System (Family Assistance) Act 1999 (Australian Government)

Child Care Subsidy Minister's Rules 2017 (Australian Government)

Child Care Subsidy Secretary's Rules 2017 (Australian Government)

Who can you talk to for more information?

Child Care Subsidy (CCS) Provider Helpdesk
Department of Education / Child Care

 Mailing address GPO BOX 9880
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601
 Operating address 50 Marcus Street
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601
 Phone 1300 667 276
 Email ccshelpdesk@education.gov.au

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