My World Child Care
3 Day Guarantee: Subsidised Child Care

At My World Child Care, many families will soon be able to access at least three days of subsidised early education and care each week thanks to the Australian Government’s new 3 Day Guarantee – Early Education initiative, starting January 2026.

What is the 3 Day Guarantee?

  • From January 2026, most families will be eligible for at least 72 hours of subsidised early childhood education and care per fortnight (that’s 3 days per week)

  • Eligibility is no longer tied to how many hours you work or study – it applies regardless of activity levels

  • Some families can still access up to 100 hours of subsidised care per fortnight if they meet activity requirements or have an exemption

  • Families caring for a First Nations child will be eligible for 100 hours of subsidised care per fortnight

How this could help your family

  • More consistent access to quality early learning at My World

  • Extra support to help children be school-ready

  • Cost-of-living relief through more hours covered by the Child Care Subsidy

  • Greater certainty about the number of subsidised days you can access each week

Who can benefit?

  • The Guarantee is designed to support all eligible families using early childhood education and care

  • In the first full financial year, it is expected to benefit around 66,700 families, with over 100,000 families gaining access to additional subsidised hours

  • Cost-of-living relief through more hours covered by the Child Care Subsidy

  • Greater certainty about the number of subsidised days you can access each week

Next Steps:

  • Talk to our friendly team about how the 3 Day Guarantee could apply to your family

  • Check your current Child Care Subsidy details through myGov / Services Australia

  • Join our waitlist or enrol now to secure your preferred days ahead of the January 2026 changes

  • Ask us for help if you’re unsure about eligibility, hours or fees – we’re here to guide you through it

My World Child Care is ready to help your family make the most of this new subsidy so your child can enjoy more days of safe, nurturing early learning.