Childcare costsChildcare is often less expensive than you think. If you’re a single parent and work or study, or if both a child’s parents/guardians work and/or study, you are usually entitled to Dutch childcare allowance. The amount depends on your income. You can apply for childcare allowance via the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration. If you want to know the amount of childcare allowance you are entitled to, or if you have any other questions regarding childcare allowance, please go to questions about childcare allwance. Rates childcare You can download our rates for day care and out-of-school care (in Dutch). Good to know: . You pay per day-part. Even if the actual number of hours used is less. You will always receive a monthly invoice, even if your child attends out-of-school care 40 or 46 weeks per year. In that case, we will convert the annual amount into an amount per month. The General terms and conditions for day care and after-school care BMK and the Supplementary terms and conditions of Morgen apply (the childcare at Max Havelaar children’s centre is part of Kinderopvang Morgen). You can apply for childcare allowance via the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration. Calculate your net costs with the handy calculation tool.