Child Care Subsidy provider compliance
CCS approved providers must comply with funding rules + record-keeping + minimum attendance.
Who must comply
CCS-approved ECEC providers.
What triggers it
Being CCS-approved.
When due
Per session; ongoing.
Evidence required
Attendance records; fee schedules; CCS reports; audit cooperation.
Max penalty
Recovery of subsidy; criminal prosecution for CCS fraud (years prison); loss of approval
Summary
Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Cheaper Child Care) Act 2022 + ongoing CCS rules require approved providers to record attendance accurately, charge legitimate fees, retain records 5 years, report fraud / non-compliance. CCS fraud + manipulation is criminal.
Source legislation
Topics
Related obligations
- CWLTHComply with National Quality Framework (childcare)ECEC services must meet the NQF — assessments + ratings + ratios.
- CWLTHNotify state regulator of serious incidents (childcare)Approved ECEC services must notify state regulator of serious incidents within 24 hours / 7 days.
- CWLTHAN-ACC funding classification compliance (residential)Residential aged care funding driven by AN-ACC classification of each resident.
- CWLTHMandatory reporting of child safety concerns (ECEC)ECEC educators are state-mandated reporters of suspected child abuse/neglect.
Frequently asked questions
- Who must comply with Child Care Subsidy provider compliance?
- CCS-approved ECEC providers.
- What triggers Child Care Subsidy provider compliance?
- Being CCS-approved.
- When is Child Care Subsidy provider compliance due?
- Per session; ongoing.
- What is the maximum penalty for Child Care Subsidy provider compliance?
- Recovery of subsidy; criminal prosecution for CCS fraud (years prison); loss of approval
- What evidence is required for Child Care Subsidy provider compliance?
- Attendance records; fee schedules; CCS reports; audit cooperation.
Source: https://www.education.gov.au/early-childhood/child-care-subsidy. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.