Under what circumstances can services waive the gap fee and receive Child Care Subsidy?

There are four instances where services can waive the gap fee and receive Child Care Subsidy (CCS) – this is outlined in the Australian Government website – COVID-19 information for the early childhood education and care sector – dese.gov.au:

1. A child, or a member of their immediate household, must isolate due to COVID-19.
2. The child is at a higher risk of severe disease from COVID-19.
3. The service, or a room at the service, is closed due to COVID-19.
4. The state or territory has restricted access to child care in a region due to COVID-19.

Services must not waive the gap fee for families in any other circumstances.

Updated 2 February 2022