Child leaves the centre

When a child leaves the centre, Childcare Subsidy should be cancelled from the day after the child's last day at the centre.

The Childcare Subsidy cannot be used to pay for a notice period if the child is no longer attending.

Where the provider is aware that the child will no longer be attending the centre the subsidy must cease from the day after the last date of attendance.

The payment of Childcare Subsidy can continue for up to 3 weeks if the provider is not sure if a child has left the centre. In these cases Childcare Subsidy must cease from the earlier of:

• 3 weeks of non attendance or
• when the centre becomes aware that the child will not be returning

A client should complete a change in circumstances form confirming when their child has changed to a new centre. Childcare Subsidy must cease from the earlier of:

• when the centre becomes aware that the child will not be returning or
• the day prior to Childcare Subsidy being granted for the new centre or
• after 3 weeks of non attendance