03/09/2026
Do you currently get the universal subsidy of €2.14 an hour through the National Childcare Scheme (NCS)? 👶
Since 31 August 2026, you may qualify for the income-assessed subsidy instead. This is because the income threshold for the income-assessed subsidy is increasing.
⬆️ From the end of August, you can earn up to €68,000 and qualify (the threshold was previously €60,000).
This means you may be able to get a higher childcare subsidy than you currently receive.