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Community Childcare Subvention Scheme (CCSS) – FOR PARENTS


Eligible parents can access childcare places in community childcare facilities at a reduced cost through the Community Childcare Subvention Scheme 2006-2010.
Subsidies are available for parents in receipt of social welfare payments, Family Income Support (FIS) or are engaged in education, training or work experience.
Many community based childcare services provide these places under the Community Childcare Subvention Scheme 2006-2010.  For a list of services in your area click here…
If you are entitled to any of the payments/supports listed below you may be entitled to a reduced cost place. 

BAND A

BAND B

BAND C

One Parent Family Payment
Widow’s or Widowers Pension
Jobseekers Benefit/Allowance
Farm Assist
State Pension
Blind Pension
Guardians Payment
Illness or Injury Payment
Disablement Benefit
Invalidity Pension
Disability Allowance
Carer’s Benefit/allowance
Supplementary Welfare Allowance
Community Employment
Domiciliary Care Allowance

Family Income Supplement
FAS Training Allowance
Part Time Job Incentive Scheme
HSE Referrals

 

 

Medical Card
GP Visit Card
Any other criteria set by your facility & agreed with the OMCYA

 

 

 

 

 

 

How much your fee will be reduced by depends on the following:

  • What entitlement or what ‘band’ you are in?
  • What Type of service you need?
  • What Age is your Child?
To download diagram of bands please click here