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Childcare allowance is a contribution from the government and employees towards the costs of childcare. Whether you are entitled to childcare allowance depends on your personal situation. In general, the following conditions apply, among others:

• You receive child benefit or a foster parent contribution for your child, or you significantly contribute to your child's upkeep.
• You and your potential allowance partner have Dutch nationality or a valid residence permit.
• You and your potential allowance partner work, study, or are following a pathway to employment. You may also be eligible if you are required to take an integration course at a certified institution.
• Do you or your partner have a permanent indication under the Long-Term Care Act (Wlz)? Then, under certain conditions, there may also be an entitlement to childcare allowance.

Do you want to know exactly which conditions apply to your situation? Then view the information from the Benefits and Allowances Department.

Are you not eligible for childcare allowance, but do you still wish to use childcare? Or is your toddler at risk of a (language) delay? In some cases, the municipality may reimburse part of the costs. 

Are you unsure whether you are entitled to childcare allowance? Then please contact the Allowances Department on 0800 - 0543. They can assess your personal situation and assist you further.

The amount of childcare allowance you receive depends on your personal situation. Factors such as your (joint) income, the number of childcare hours, the chosen childcare product, and the number of children for whom you are applying for childcare allowance all play a role in this. The government reimburses a portion of childcare costs up to a maximum hourly rate. Childcare organizations are allowed to determine their own hourly rates. Is your childcare's hourly rate higher than the maximum hourly rate reimbursed by the government? Then you will have to pay the difference yourself. Additionally, the government reimburses a maximum of 230 childcare hours per child per month.

You can find the current maximum hourly rates and reimbursement percentages on the Central Government website. Because every situation is different, there is no standard amount that can be given. With our calculation tool, you can easily, without obligation, and anonymously calculate the childcare costs for your family and how much childcare allowance you might be able to receive.

Are you having trouble or do you have questions about your calculation? Please feel free to contact our servicebureau. We are happy to help you.

You can choose to have your childcare allowance paid directly to Kappio by the Tax and Customs Administration. You can easily arrange this via Mijn Toeslagen on the Tax and Customs Administration website.
When you choose direct payment, Kappio will only invoice the amount remaining after the childcare allowance has been settled.

Please note: as a parent, you always remain personally responsible for applying for and making timely changes to your childcare allowance with the Tax and Customs Administration.
The option to have the childcare allowance paid to our organization is only available if Kappio is the only childcare organization where your child is registered.

Would you like more information about direct payment? Please consult the information on the Tax and Customs Administration website.

You do not automatically receive childcare allowance. You apply for it yourself via Mijn toeslagen, your personal environment on our website. You can only submit an application for childcare allowance once you have a written agreement with us. This must contain certain details, such as the hourly rate for childcare and the number of childcare hours per year.

You can read step-by-step instructions on how to apply for childcare allowance on the website of the Tax and Customs Administration (Belastingdienst).

Apply for your childcare allowance as soon as possible. You can do this as soon as you have signed the contract with the childcare provider. However, your child must already be born and have a citizen service number (BSN). Are you applying for the allowance later? That is possible. But do so no later than 3 months after childcare has started. Otherwise, you will miss out on money.

To apply for childcare allowance, you need, among other things, the LRK number of the childcare location and the number of childcare hours.

You can find this information on the last page of your (most recent) contract. The LRK number (National Childcare Register) is the unique registration number of the childcare location and is used by the Tax and Customs Administration to process your application.

When submitting your application, always check that you enter the correct location and the correct number of childcare hours. This will prevent your childcare allowance from being calculated incorrectly.

Can't find the details or do you need help with your application? Please feel free to contact our servicebureau. We are happy to assist you.

Yes, you are entitled to 230 hours (per month, per child) of childcare allowance for another 3 months if you are no longer working. The 3 months start on the 1st of the month following your cessation of work. For example, after your employment contract has ended, or after you have ceased working for your company.

If, after these 3 months, you still have hours remaining from the total of 690 hours, you may use these hours until December 31 of the same year. You can find more information about this on the website of the Tax and Customs Administration (Belastingdienst).

Please note: You must ensure that you cancel your childcare allowance with the Tax and Customs Administration on time. 

Do you have specific questions about your situation? Then please visit the website of the Tax and Customs Administration or call the Tax and Customs Helpline.

The following changes in your personal situation may be relevant to the amount and payment of your childcare allowance. Therefore, it is important to always report these changes to the Tax and Customs Administration:

• My child turns 4
• My child attends childcare more or less frequently
• My child no longer attends childcare
• My income changes
• I get married or start living together
• We separate
• I become a co-parent
• I become unemployed
• I am pursuing an education
• I am following a procedure to employment
• I am taking a civic integration course
• I am ill or pregnant
• I have a long-term illness

The first time you apply for childcare allowance, you can do so by going to www.mijntoeslagen.nl and logging in with DigiD. Once your first application has been submitted, you can then view your information and submit changes via the Service Allowances app. This app is free to download for iOS and Android devices.

Read all about the app on the Tax and Customs Administration website.

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Kappio is happy to work with parents to prevent problems. You can request a payment deferral via the contract form. Our finance department will then contact you regarding the options.