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This can also include a home-based educator top-up fee.\u003Cbr>• OSCar Subsidy – Payments for children who are at school and are under 14 years (or under 18 if you get a Child Disability Allowance for them) .\u003Cbr>[If you need more information goto](If you need more information goto workandincome.govt.nz/childcare or call us on 0800 559 009)[ workandincome.govt.nz/childcare](If you need more information goto workandincome.govt.nz/childcare or call us on 0800 559 009)[ or call us on](If you need more information goto workandincome.govt.nz/childcare or call us on 0800 559 009)[ 0800 559 009](If you need more information goto workandincome.govt.nz/childcare or call us on 0800 559 009). We suggest you read these instructions before you fill in the application, so you get a feel for what’s needed. |  |\n|  | \u003Cbr>Support we can give parents and caregivers | Work and Income may be able to help with assistance towards childcare costs if:\u003Cbr>• you’re the main caregiver of the child, and\u003Cbr>• your family is on a low or middle income, and\u003Cbr>• you’re a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, and\u003Cbr>• your child has at least three hours of care a week.\u003Cbr>The childcare assistance available to you will depend on your individual situation and the type of childcare your child is enrolled in.\u003Cbr>If you have pre-schoolchildren aged 3 and over, they may be able to get up to 20 hours a week of early childhood education (20 Hours ECE) funded by the Government. It will depend on the type of childcare service your child attendsand whether they offer 20 Hours ECE.\u003Cbr>If you’re getting charged a top-up fee from a home-based educator as part of your 20 Hours ECE, we may be able to cover all or some of this cost. |\n|  | apply now-before your child starts the programme. |  |\n|  | So you can get a subsidy from the day your child starts the programme, you need to apply before your |  |\n|  | child’s first day. This is especially important for school holidays. |  |\n|  |  |  |\n|  | \u003Cbr>S02 – Mar 2026  Page 1  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n\n\n| Ocuormmitment to YOU\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>We will get to know you, your situation and\u003Cbr>your needs\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>We will use your feedback to improve our service\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>We will make sure you understand everything you need to know\u003Cbr>We will respect your privacy and be clear about how we use your information and who we share it with\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>We will let you know everything you maybe eligible for\u003Cbr>The information we give you will be accessible and consistent no matter how you contact us\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>We will help you however we can, as soon as we can\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>We will be honest about our mistakes and put them right\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>We will respect you and what is important to you\u003Cbr>We will let you know your options, rights and obligations\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>We will work together to achieve shared goals\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Our actions will follow our words\u003Cbr>|  |\n| --- | --- |\n| How did we do? | Let us [know by visiting](know by visiting msd.govt.nz/feedback)[ msd.govt.nz/feedback](know by visiting msd.govt.nz/feedback)[ ](know by visiting msd.govt.nz/feedback)or call us on 0800 559 009 |\n| \u003Cbr>Page 2\u003Cbr>S02 – Mar 2026 |  |\n\n\n|  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  | \u003Cbr>How we protect your privacy\u003Cbr>|  |  |\n|  | Collecting your information\u003Cbr>We collect your personal information, so we can provide income support, NZ Super or Veteran’s Pension, Student allowance, or Loans and connect you with employment, education and housing services. We do this under various acts, which are all [listed on our website at workandincome.govt.nz/privacy](listed on our website at workandincome.govt.nz/privacy)\u003Cbr>• To help us do this, we collect information about your identity, your relevant history, and your eligibility for our services.\u003Cbr>• We get this information directly from you,","cbCaiqxooEgNAVY7","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqxooEgNAVY7","pdf",1336300,32,"English","# Childcare assistance application form\n## Who can get assistance\n## When to apply\n## Support for 20 Hours ECE\n## Privacy and information protection\n## How to give feedback","[{\"question\":\"What is Childcare Subsidy and who can apply?\",\"answer\":\"Childcare Subsidy helps families with the cost of pre-school childcare. 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