Whether a home or centre-based service is expensive, cheap, or value for money is something that every family will judge differently.

Services differ in their charges, and sometimes there can be additional hidden costs. Here we give you information on charges you might face, grants that early childhood services can get from the government and what they can receive directly for caring for your child per hour.

For articles specifically on the financial management of ECE centres and home-based services click here.

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