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Childcare Costs Tasmania 2026, Prices & Centres
Tasmania childcare costs 2026: long day care fees, kindergarten programs, Family Day Care options, and Child Care Subsidy eligibility for Hobart, Launceston, Devonport.
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Childcare and Kindergarten in Tasmania 2026
Tasmania has a smaller childcare market but quality centres are available in Hobart, Launceston, Devonport and major regional centres. Tasmania has specific kindergarten age and school entry rules that differ from mainland states. education.tas.gov.au
Types of Childcare in Tasmania
- Long day care: Centre-based care for children 0-5
- Family day care: Registered home-based carer
- Kindergarten (Tasmania): The year before Grade 1 (what other states call Prep), for children turning 5 by January 1. Many Tasmanian primary schools operate kindergarten programs
- Prep (Tasmania): The year before Kindergarten, for children turning 4 by January 1, optional early learning year
What Does Childcare Cost in Tasmania 2026?
- Long day care daily fee: $80-$145/day, Tasmania has some of the most affordable long day care fees in Australia
- Family day care: $60-$105/day
The Child Care Subsidy (CCS)
Apply through myGov/Centrelink. Tasmania's lower average fees mean the out-of-pocket cost after CCS can be significantly lower than in mainland capitals. servicesaustralia.gov.au
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