Applying for an allowance for own contribution to childcare costs in the Netherlands
Do you have a lower income and do you receive childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag)? Then you can apply for an extra allowance for your own contribution to the costs of childcare. You can apply for this at your municipality.
To be eligible for the extra allowance the following conditions apply:
- you must already be receiving childcare benefit from the Dienst Toeslagen;
- your (joint) income must not exceed the limit. Your municipality sets the maximum amount.
This is how it works for you
Here is some information from your municipality.
Municipality of Molenlanden: Applying for an allowance for own contribution to childcare costs
With a low income, it is often difficult to make ends meet. You can apply for extra money for yourself and/or your family members at Avres. Avres has various arrangements to support you financially. You can read more about special assistance here: https://www.avres.nl/extra-vergoedingen
Parents who want to send their child to the toddler care (2 half-days per week) and are not entitled to childcare allowance can claim a subsidized toddler play area from one of our subsidized toddler care providers in the municipality of Molenlanden. Parents still pay an income-dependent own contribution.
The subsidized childcare providers are:
You must meet the following conditions:
- You, your partner and your child are registered with the municipality of Molenlanden.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Molenlanden