{"id":9914,"date":"2026-05-08T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kleintjezuid.nl\/?p=9914"},"modified":"2026-03-03T16:32:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T15:32:39","slug":"krijg-ik-subsidie-voor-voorschoolse-opvang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kleintjezuid.nl\/en\/krijg-ik-subsidie-voor-voorschoolse-opvang\/","title":{"rendered":"Am I eligible for a subsidy for preschool childcare?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Yes, you can receive a subsidy for <strong>preschool care<\/strong> through various schemes. The most important form is the childcare allowance from the Tax and Customs Administration, which can cover a large part of the costs. In addition, municipalities often offer supplementary subsidies for specific situations. The amount of the subsidy depends on your income, working hours, and family situation. In Amsterdam, there are extra options for support with preschool childcare.<\/p>\n<h2>What is the subsidy for preschool childcare and who is it intended for?<\/h2>\n<p>The subsidy for preschool care is financial support from the government to reduce the costs of childcare. The most important form is the childcare allowance, a contribution towards the costs of recognized childcare for working parents. This subsidy makes <a href=\"https:\/\/kleintjezuid.nl\/en\/halve-dagopvang-voorschool\/\">preschool care<\/a> more accessible to more families.<\/p>\n<p>The subsidy is intended for parents who work, study, or receive benefits and use registered childcare. Parents with their own business or parents who do volunteer work may also be eligible. The goal is to give children a good start and to support parents in combining work and care.<\/p>\n<p>Specifically for preschool care, children can make use of this form of care from approximately 2.5 years of age. This helps children with the transition to primary school and offers parents flexibility in their work schedules. <a href=\"https:\/\/kleintjezuid.nl\/en\/\">Childcare in Amsterdam South<\/a> also falls under these regulations.<\/p>\n<h2>What types of subsidies are available for preschool childcare?<\/h2>\n<p>There are various forms of subsidies available for preschool childcare. The <strong>childcare allowance<\/strong> The Tax and Customs Administration&#039;s allowance is the most important form and can cover up to 96% of the costs, depending on your income. This allowance applies to all recognized forms of childcare, including pre-school care.<\/p>\n<p>Municipal subsidies offer additional support. In Amsterdam, there are specific schemes for families with low incomes or special circumstances. The municipality can provide extra allowances on top of the national childcare allowance.<\/p>\n<p>Other possible subsidies are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Subsidies for pre-school education (VVE) for children who need extra support<\/li>\n<li>Special assistance for childcare costs in exceptional situations<\/li>\n<li>Employer schemes that reimburse part of the childcare costs<\/li>\n<li>Arrangements for student parents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How do you apply for a subsidy for preschool childcare?<\/h2>\n<p>You apply for childcare allowance online via the website of the Tax and Customs Administration. You can apply for the allowance as soon as you have a contract with a registered childcare organization. It is important to submit the application on time, as the allowance is not granted retroactively.<\/p>\n<p>You need various documents for the application. Make sure you have the following information at hand before you begin:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>BSN of yourself, your partner and your child<\/li>\n<li>Income details of both parents<\/li>\n<li>Employer&#039;s statement or extract from the Personal Records Database<\/li>\n<li>Contract with the childcare organization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Tax and Customs Administration will assess your application within eight weeks. You will receive a decision stating the amount of allowance you will receive. For municipal subsidies, you can contact the Work and Income department of your municipality. They can also help you apply for additional support.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the conditions and income requirements for the childcare subsidy?<\/h2>\n<p>Specific rules apply to childcare allowance <strong>conditions and income requirements<\/strong>. You must work, study, or receive benefits for at least 16 hours per week. Your partner must also meet this condition, unless he or she is incapacitated for work or has reached the state pension age.<\/p>\n<p>The amount of the allowance depends on your family income. With a lower income, you receive a higher percentage of the childcare costs reimbursed. The maximum reimbursement percentage is 96% for families with the lowest incomes. As income increases, the percentage gradually decreases.<\/p>\n<p>Other important conditions are that your child must be younger than 12 years old and that you use registered childcare. The childcare facility must meet all quality requirements and be registered with the municipality. For preschool care, children must usually be at least 2.5 years old.<\/p>\n<h2>How KleintjeZuid helps with subsidies for preschool childcare<\/h2>\n<p>We actively support parents in navigating the subsidy process for preschool childcare. Our experienced team guides you step by step through the application procedure and ensures that you make optimal use of all available financial support.<\/p>\n<p>Our support includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Personal guidance with completing grant applications<\/li>\n<li>Verification of all required documents before submitting the application<\/li>\n<li>Advice on supplementary municipal schemes in Amsterdam<\/li>\n<li>Help with calculating your personal contribution and the expected surcharge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Curious how KleintjeZuid can guide your child&#039;s development? Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/kleintjezuid.nl\/en\/pedagogisch-beleid\/\">our pedagogical approach<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/kleintjezuid.nl\/en\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover which subsidies are available for preschool childcare and how you can receive a maximum cost reimbursement of 96%.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":10165,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9914","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kleintjezuid.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9914","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kleintjezuid.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kleintjezuid.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kleintjezuid.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kleintjezuid.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9914"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/kleintjezuid.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9914\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10023,"href":"https:\/\/kleintjezuid.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9914\/revisions\/10023"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kleintjezuid.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10165"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kleintjezuid.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9914"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kleintjezuid.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9914"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kleintjezuid.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9914"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}