NOTE: If the service provider increases or decreases the childcare fee, or if the parent
chooses to avail of a different level of service, a new agreement must be signed.
Please note that, under the rules of the National Childcare Scheme, if the child persistently
attends for fewer hours than the number of hours subsidised, the registered hours must
be reduced. This will result in a reduction in the subsidy and a consequent increase in the
fee charged.
Please also note that, under the rules of the National Childcare Scheme, if the child is
absent for four or more weeks this must be reported by the provider and the subsidy will
be suspended by the Scheme Administrator. The Scheme Administrator will continue to
pay a subsidy for absences beyond four weeks in certain special circumstances (see
www.ncs.gov.ie for further details)