Early Education Made Simpler in 2026

Your 3-Day Guarantee Explained (In Plain English)**

From 5 January 2026, the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is changing, and the update is designed to make early learning more accessible, stable, and affordable for every family.

Here’s what it means for you…

What Is the “3-Day Guarantee”?

The government will introduce a minimum of 72 hours of subsidised childcare per fortnight for all CCS-eligible families. This is 3 days a week or 72 hours a fortnight.

Put simply:
● You’ll always receive the equivalent of 3 days of subsidised care, even if your activity hours change.
● You get more reliability, more support, and more room to plan.
● Your child benefits from regular learning and predictable routines.

This gives families the stability they need, and children the consistency they thrive on.

Why This Matters at Wildflowers Early Learning

At Wildflowers, our philosophy is deeply influenced by Loris Malaguzzi (Reggio Emilia) and Friedrich Froebel. Both approaches highlight one essential truth:

Children learn best in meaningful environments designed with purpose, beauty, and intention.

A stable, consistent attendance pattern supports this.

The 3-Day Guarantee makes that stability easier for families to achieve and helps us deliver the rich, connected learning experiences your child deserves.

How Your Child Benefits Here

✔ A meaningful learning environment
Our spaces are intentionally designed as “third teachers”, places that invite curiosity, connection, creativity, and exploration.

✔ Consistency that supports real growth
With guaranteed subsidised hours, your child can experience a smoother rhythm, deeper relationships, and stronger continuity in their learning journey.

✔ More support, less financial pressure
The new CCS model helps families access high-quality early learning more affordably and predictably.

✔ Your child is seen, valued, and encouraged
Our educators build learning around each child, their interests, strengths, and unique way of seeing the world.

We Make the CCS Changes Easy to Understand

We’ll walk you through:

• ● How the 3-Day Guarantee applies to your family
• ● What your estimated fees may look like
• ● How to secure a place early for 2026
• ● What days and programs will best support your child’s development

We keep things simple, transparent, and family-focused.