OSCAR CHILDCARE SUBSIDIES

• How much you get depends on the size of your family, your income and how many hours a week your child goes to the childcare provider.
• If you don't know how many hours of care you'll need each week (because you're a casual or on-call worker for instance), use the subsidy calculator or contact Work and Income. Phone: 0800-559-009
  Email: Centralised_Childcare_Reviews @ msd.govt.nz
• All subsidies are paid directly to Kelly Club on your behalf.
• Check out the latest rates from Work and Income.
• SEE RATES

Childcare assistance starts from the date the care starts (or from the date you apply if you apply after it starts).

• To receive your OSCAR subsidy from the day your child starts the programme, you need to submit your application to Work and Income before your child's first day. This is especially important for school holidays.
• If possible, we suggest you apply at least 3 to 4 weeks before you need your subsidy to start.
• Work and Income can grant you the financial assistance you're entitled to from the date you first contact them, or the date your childcare started at Kelly Club, whichever is later, if you complete your application within 20 working days of that date.

• The OSCAR Standards provide reassurance to parents and caregivers that a programme is properly run and takes place in a safe environment for kids. Parents of children attending unapproved programmes cannot receive an OSCAR Subsidy.
• Since 2009, Kelly Club has been committed to providing the very best in before- and after-school programmes for busy families like yours. We understand how hard it is to juggle the workday schedule, and the anxiety associated with finding safe, fun, high-quality care for your children. That’s why our quality programmes are developed in consultation with the school and the local community to feature a diverse mix of entertainment, education and relaxation.
• The kids in our care are at the centre of everything we do. Our programmes are engaging and a “home away from home” that kids love to attend time and again. We create a safe environment for kids of all backgrounds and abilities to grow, have fun, learn new skills, and make new friends. Kids who attend Kelly Club are learning essential life lessons and social skills without really knowing it, as they read, plan and calculate things as part of our everyday activities.

• To learn more about the OSCAR Subsidy and how it could help you and your family, visit Work and Income online.
• LEARN MORE
• Our team around the country are happy to assist with any general queries related to the OSCAR subsidy. You can find your local venue here.