NCS subsidy estimate
Estimate your National Childcare Scheme subsidy based on rates effective from 2024-09-01.
€45,000
40 hrs
Your estimated subsidy
€3.25 / hour
Universal: €2.14/hr · Income-assessed: €1.43/hr
€130.00 per week (40 eligible hrs)
Heads up: From September 2026, the income thresholds will rise — more families will qualify for the maximum subsidy. Apply for your actual subsidy at ncs.gov.ie. This is an estimate only.