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after-school care cost calculator

OSHC and vacation care fees with the Child Care Subsidy applied. see what you'll really pay across a full school year.

last verified: 1 April 2026

$

your family's combined annual taxable income. used to determine your CCS percentage.

typical OSHC sessions run 3pm–6pm, so 3 hours. adjust if your service is longer or shorter.

$/hr

the fee your OSHC provider charges per hour, before subsidy.

include vacation care?

how many weeks of school holidays your child will attend vacation care. there are about 12 weeks of holidays across the year.

$/day

the flat daily fee your vacation care provider charges, before subsidy.

this calculator provides estimates based on published government rates and formulas. your actual entitlement may vary based on your full circumstances. always check with Services Australia for a precise figure.