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How do I apply for FamilyBoost, and how much can I get back each quarter?

First register for FamilyBoost in myIR. You only need to do this once. Then make a claim each quarter using the invoices or quarterly statement from your ECE service. If your family income is under NZ$35,000 a quarter, you can get back 40% of your ECE fees, up to NZ$1,560 a quarter. Between NZ$35,000 and NZ$57,286 a quarter, the maximum goes down by 7 cents for every NZ$1 over NZ$35,000.

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From the guide “Kindergarten, daycare and 20 Hours ECE”Last verified Official pages checked daily

Official figures

Who can get 20 Hours ECE
Children aged 3, 4 and 51
How much is free
Up to 20 hours a week and up to 6 hours a day. The service cannot charge fees for these hours.1
When it starts
Your child becomes eligible on their 3rd birthday2
When it ends
The day before their 6th birthday, or their last day at the ECE service before starting school, whichever comes first2
Which services can offer it
Licensed services that are open for at least one continuous 2.5-hour session each week and follow the 20 Hours ECE rules2

Official sources

  1. 20 hours funding for early childhood educationMinistry of Education · education.govt.nz
  2. 4-1 Funding eligibility (ECE Funding Handbook)Ministry of Education · education.govt.nz
  3. Types of early learningMinistry of Education · education.govt.nz
  4. Childcare SubsidyWork and Income · workandincome.govt.nz

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