NSW Fee Relief for Long Day Care

What is the NSW Fee Relief for Long Day Care Program?

The Fee Relief for Long Day Care Program, offered by the NSW Government, helps families access quality Preschool, providing children with a strong foundation for success in school and beyond. Only About Children Sydney Services are participating in the 2027 Fee Relief for Long Day Care program.

In the 2027 Family Fee Relief Payments for eligible children, will vary by Service as per the NSW Government for 2027 Guidelines.

If you’re a parent in New South Wales with a child aged three and older, you may be eligible for preschool funding through the State Government’s Fee Relief for Long Day Care.

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible families with children who are at least 4 years old on or before 31 July 2027 (the child’s birthdate must be on, or before 31 July 2023) may save up to $1,826 in 2027
• Eligible families with children who are at least 3 years old and not yet 4 years old on, or before 31 July 2027 (the child’s birthdate must be on, or between, 1 August 2023 and 31 July 2024), and are enrolled at an eligible long day care service may save up to $434 in 2027

For more information about the 2027 NSW Government Fee Relief for preschool children, please visit the NSW Government website.

Next Steps

To access the Family Fee Relief, families will need to complete a NSW Government 2027 ‘Fee Relief Declaration and consent form’ for each child and provide the completed form to the Campus. Access to a Family Fee Relief is only available from one service at a time, and upon completion and return of the 2027 Fee Relief For Long Day Care Declaration and Consent Form below.