The National Childcare Scheme (NCS) is now open for the 2026/2027 programme year.
Please ensure that you have activated your NCS 2026/2027 funding agreement.
We would also like to remind you that NCS subsidies cannot be claimed for hours that a child is in ECCE/school, or hours that your service is closed. Any over-claimed hours are liable to be recouped.
You can find guidance and documentation on the Early Years Hive, to support you with NCS.
