Working parents get up to 96% of registered childcare cost back
Both partners working or studying and using registered (LRK) daycare? The government reimburses a large share of the hourly rate - in 2026 up to 96% for combined income up to 56,413 eur. Often 500-1,500+ eur/month per child. How: apply within 3 months of starting childcare via Mijn toeslagen. Conditions (2026): reimbursed up to 11.23 eur/hr dagopvang, 9.98 eur BSO, 8.49 eur gastouder; max 230 hours/child/month; only registered providers; repay if income ends higher than estimated.
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More on tax and allowances
- Huurtoeslag: from 2026 there is no maximum rent to be allowed to apply
- Zorgtoeslag: monthly cash toward your health insurance most low/mid earners qualify for and never claim
- You can backdate a missed toeslag a whole year (the deadline just got longer)
- Kindgebonden budget can arrive automatically, but check it actually did
- The M-form: the arrival-year tax refund most newcomers skip
- The 30% ruling: 2026 is the last year at the full 30% before it drops to 27%