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This scheme helps low-income families with a subsidy for their children’s monthly childcare fees. It is provided in addition to the Government child care subsidy. The scheme aims to encourage low-income families to place their children at childcare centres while the parents are at work. The children will also get the chance to learn, play and grow through the childcare programme. Benefits Monthly Household Income | Maximum CFAC subsidy per month for 1st / 2nd child | Maximum CFAC subsidy per month for 3rd/ 4th child | <$500 | $340 | $275 | $501-$1000 | $300 | $200 | $1001 - $1500 | $250 | $150 | $1 501 to $1 800 | $200 | $100 |
Who can apply
- The child must be a Singapore citizen. Children who are Permanent Resident (PR) can apply if at least one member of their immediate family is a Singapore citizen;
- The child must be below 7 years old and attending a licensed childcare centre;
- The child must be of the first, second, third or fourth birth order;
- Children whose family’s monthly net income is $1800 or below; and
- Children whose mother is working
Where to apply - The application form is available at the childcare centre. If you need assistance, you may apply at the registered childcare centre where your child is enrolled.
Please click here for a list of childcare centres registered with MCYS
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