{"id":19589,"date":"2025-06-27T12:14:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T02:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/busybeesau.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=19589"},"modified":"2025-06-27T19:15:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T09:15:46","slug":"big-news-for-families-3-days-of-subsidised-childcare-guarantee-starts-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.busybees.edu.au\/big-news-for-families-3-days-of-subsidised-childcare-guarantee-starts-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Big News for Families: 3 Days of Subsidised Childcare Guarantee starts in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"19589\" class=\"elementor elementor-19589\" 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class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.busybees.edu.au\/our-locations\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Find a Centre<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1b0d359c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"47158\" data-id=\"1b0d359c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-44c7d5b5\" data-eae-slider=\"2035\" data-id=\"44c7d5b5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed8a67f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed8a67f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>A brighter future for families is on the way \u2014 starting <strong>January 2026<\/strong>, the Australian Government\u2019s new <strong>3 Day Guarantee<\/strong> will give eligible families access to <strong>three full days of subsidised childcare per week<\/strong>. And at Busy Bees, we\u2019re ready to help you make the most of it.<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>What is the 3 Day Guarantee?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This new initiative removes the strict work\/study hour requirements previously tied to the Child Care Subsidy (CCS). From <strong>5 January 2026<\/strong>, eligible families can receive:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>\u2705 <strong>No minimum activity hours<\/strong> required to access 3 days of care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>\u2705 <strong>Up to 100 subsidised hours per fortnight<\/strong> for families who meet the activity test<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>\u2705 <strong>100 hours guaranteed<\/strong> for families caring for a First Nations child<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>That means <strong>more affordable care, more flexibility, and more opportunities<\/strong> for your child to benefit from early learning.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>How much could you save?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The government estimates that in its first full year, this initiative will benefit <strong>66,700 families immediately<\/strong>, with over <strong>100,000 families<\/strong> becoming eligible for more hours of subsidised care overall.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Importantly, <strong>families earning over $533,280 per year in 2024\u201325 will remain ineligible for subsidised care<\/strong>, which aligns with current CCS policy.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>What this looks like for real families<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>For many families, these changes could mean <strong>thousands in savings per year<\/strong>. Here&#8217;s an example:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s say Lisa and Tom have one child enrolled in care three days per week (36 hours total). Their combined income is $90,000. Lisa works full-time, and Tom works casually (8 hours\/week). Previously, they were only eligible for 18 hours of subsidised care per week.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Under the 3 Day Guarantee, they will now receive 36 hours per week \u2014 saving them around $230 each week ($11,400 per year)<\/strong> based on average 2025\u201326 fees.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how savings compare across different household incomes:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:table --><\/p>\n<figure>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Annual Income<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Additional Weekly Savings<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Annual Savings<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>$90,000<\/td>\n<td>$230<\/td>\n<td>$11,400\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>$120,000<\/td>\n<td>$220<\/td>\n<td>$10,630\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>$140,000<\/td>\n<td>$200<\/td>\n<td>$10,110\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:table --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><em>Figures are based on one child in care for 36 hours\/week, 50 weeks\/year, using projected 2025\u201326 average hourly fees. Figures are rounded.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>Why choose Busy Bees in 2026?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning to enrol your child in care in 2026, this initiative could unlock <strong>thousands in savings<\/strong> \u2014 but more importantly, it unlocks access to <strong>the benefits of early education<\/strong> during your child\u2019s most formative years.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>At <strong>Busy Bees<\/strong>, we make every day count. With your three guaranteed days of subsidised care, your child will experience:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udc1d <strong>All-inclusive care<\/strong> \u2013 no hidden fees, just everything your child needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83c\udf3f <strong>Flexible hours<\/strong> \u2013 designed to work for modern families<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83c\udfa8 <strong>Enriching, play-based programs<\/strong> \u2013 yoga, cooking, nature play, STEM, music, and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83c\udf93 <strong>School readiness focus<\/strong> \u2013 setting children up for success in Prep and beyond<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udc9b <strong>Warm, inclusive environments<\/strong> \u2013 where every child is seen, heard, and celebrated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enrolments for 2026 Are Now Open<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>With the 3 Day Guarantee coming soon, we\u2019re expecting high demand across all centres \u2014 especially for families looking to secure care for three days per week.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Now is the perfect time to:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.busybees.edu.au\/our-locations\/\">Book a tour<\/a><\/strong> and visit your local Busy Bees<br \/>\ud83d\udc49 Speak with our team about how your family could benefit from the 3 Day Guarantee<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Let us help you give your child the <strong>best possible start<\/strong> \u2014 with care that\u2019s playful, purposeful, and proudly Busy Bees.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d378467 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"25169\" data-id=\"d378467\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-26b36d1\" data-eae-slider=\"4027\" data-id=\"26b36d1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-735c8ed elementor-countdown--label-block elementor-widget elementor-widget-countdown\" data-id=\"735c8ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"countdown.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-countdown-wrapper\" data-date=\"1771800300\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-countdown-item\"><span class=\"elementor-countdown-digits elementor-countdown-days\"><\/span> <span class=\"elementor-countdown-label\">Days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"elementor-countdown-item\"><span class=\"elementor-countdown-digits elementor-countdown-hours\"><\/span> <span class=\"elementor-countdown-label\">Hours<\/span><\/div><div class=\"elementor-countdown-item\"><span class=\"elementor-countdown-digits elementor-countdown-minutes\"><\/span> <span class=\"elementor-countdown-label\">Minutes<\/span><\/div><div class=\"elementor-countdown-item\"><span class=\"elementor-countdown-digits elementor-countdown-seconds\"><\/span> <span class=\"elementor-countdown-label\">Seconds<\/span><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new era of affordable child care is coming. 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