Daycare Subsidy for Working Families
Subsidized daycare (ages 3 months – 3 years) for families where both parents work. Amount calibrated by combined income.
Eligibility
- Both partners work at least 30 weekly hours (one at 24+)
- Family gross income below the annual ceiling (varies — check yearly)
- Child aged 3 months – 3 years
- Daycare recognized by the Ministry of Economy
Subsidy levels
- Tier 1: up to 75% off the daycare price
- Tiers 2–7: graduated discount by income
- Tier 8+: no subsidy
How to apply
- Login to the Ministry of Economy portal — personal account
- Submit digital application with income proof (3 recent payslips per parent)
- Choose a recognized daycare from the list
- Receive your tier within 14 days
🔗 Ministry of Economy — Daycare: gov.il
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