{"id":1098,"date":"2026-02-01T22:46:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T13:46:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/?p=1098"},"modified":"2026-02-02T07:57:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T22:57:33","slug":"2026-child-care-service-eligibility-rates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/2026-childcare-service-eligibility-rates\/","title":{"rendered":"Childcare eligibility expanded in 2026! Can dual-income families with incomes of 250,000 and above qualify? (Complete summary of revised rates)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hello! I&#039;m your parenting partner and policy advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone who has raised children has experienced this at least once.<strong> \u201cI wish someone would look after my child when I\u2019m in a hurry\u2026\u201d<\/strong> You might have thought about it. It is run by the government. <strong> \u2018Childcare Service\u2019<\/strong> It plays exactly that role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Did you know that this service will be transformed in an unprecedented way in 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThose who gave up, thinking, &quot;We both work, so our income is high, so it won&#039;t work out,&quot; should take a second look. The threshold for support is high. <strong>\ud655<\/strong> Because it&#039;s been lowered. I personally looked into the revised policy, and it&#039;s full of benefits you&#039;d regret missing out on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, we&#039;ll be summarizing the key changes to child care services in 2026, including fees and application tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/2026-childcare-service-eligibility-rates\/#1_2026%EB%85%84_%EB%AC%B4%EC%97%87%EC%9D%B4_%EA%B0%80%EC%9E%A5_%ED%81%AC%EA%B2%8C_%EB%B0%94%EB%80%8C%EC%97%88%EB%82%98%EC%9A%94\" >1. What has changed the most in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/2026-childcare-service-eligibility-rates\/#2_%EC%96%BC%EB%A7%88%EB%A5%BC_%EB%82%B4%EC%95%BC_%ED%95%98%EB%82%98%EC%9A%94_2026%EB%85%84_%EC%9A%94%EA%B8%88%ED%91%9C\" >2. How much do I have to pay? (2026 Rate Schedule)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/2026-childcare-service-eligibility-rates\/#3_%EC%8B%A0%EC%B2%AD_%EB%B0%A9%EB%B2%95_%EC%88%9C%EC%84%9C%EA%B0%80_%EC%A4%91%EC%9A%94%ED%95%A9%EB%8B%88%EB%8B%A4\" >3. The application method and order are important.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/2026-childcare-service-eligibility-rates\/#4_%EC%A3%BC%EC%9D%98%EC%82%AC%ED%95%AD_%E2%80%9C%EB%AF%B8%EB%A6%AC%EB%AF%B8%EB%A6%AC_%ED%95%98%EC%84%B8%EC%9A%94%E2%80%9D\" >4. Note: \u201cDo this in advance.\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/2026-childcare-service-eligibility-rates\/#%EA%B2%B0%EB%A1%A0_%EC%9C%A1%EC%95%84%EB%8A%94_%EC%9E%A5%EB%B9%84%EB%B9%A8_%EA%B7%B8%EB%A6%AC%EA%B3%A0_%E2%80%98%EC%A0%95%EB%B3%B4%EB%B9%A8\" >Conclusion: Parenting is about gear and information.\u2018<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_2026%EB%85%84_%EB%AC%B4%EC%97%87%EC%9D%B4_%EA%B0%80%EC%9E%A5_%ED%81%AC%EA%B2%8C_%EB%B0%94%EB%80%8C%EC%97%88%EB%82%98%EC%9A%94\"><\/span><strong>1. What has changed the most in 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most welcome news is<strong>  \u2018Expanding the scope of support\u2019 <\/strong>no see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Significantly relaxed income standards:<\/strong> Previously, only households with a median income of 1501 TP3T or less were eligible for support, but starting in 2026, <strong>Furniture under 250%<\/strong>You can receive government support up to .\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>To put it simply:<\/em> This means that even most dual-income households can now hire a child care teacher with government subsidies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increased support hours:<\/strong> For vulnerable households such as single-parent families, grandparent-grandchild families, and parents with disabilities, the annual support hours have been increased from the previous 960 hours. <strong>1,080 hours<\/strong>It has increased to .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_%EC%96%BC%EB%A7%88%EB%A5%BC_%EB%82%B4%EC%95%BC_%ED%95%98%EB%82%98%EC%9A%94_2026%EB%85%84_%EC%9A%94%EA%B8%88%ED%91%9C\"><\/span><strong>2. How much do I have to pay? (2026 Rate Schedule)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Service usage fees vary depending on your income level (A to B). The most important factor is how much you have to pay out of pocket, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Basic rate (based on hourly standard rate)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hourly Rate:<\/strong><strong>12,790 won<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>reference:<\/em> The comprehensive plan (with lyrics added) costs 16,620 won, and the support for children with disease costs 15,340 won.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Income Type (What is my level?)<\/strong> The government determines your income (based on health insurance premiums) and divides you into categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Type A (median income 75% or less):<\/strong> Maximum subsidy, minimum out-of-pocket cost<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Type B (120% or lower) \/ Type C (150% or lower)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Type L (250% and below):<\/strong> New section opening in 2026! (Partial government support)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Horse type (over 250%):<\/strong> No government support (you must pay for all expenses yourself)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Editor&#039;s Tips:<\/strong> \u201cFrom April 23, 2026 <strong> \u2018National Childcare Qualification System\u2019<\/strong> This will be implemented. This means that teachers&#039; expertise will be enhanced, and the environment in which they can be trusted will be strengthened, right?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/2026-idol-care-refund-guide\/\"><strong>2026 Childcare Deductible Refund! How to Get an Extra 300,000-600,000 Won in Seoul and Gyeonggi (Regional Benefit Summary)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_%EC%8B%A0%EC%B2%AD_%EB%B0%A9%EB%B2%95_%EC%88%9C%EC%84%9C%EA%B0%80_%EC%A4%91%EC%9A%94%ED%95%A9%EB%8B%88%EB%8B%A4\"><\/span><strong>3. The application method and order are important.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#039;s not something that can be done just by applying.<strong>  \u2018Government support\u2019<\/strong> To receive it, you must follow the order below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Issuance of National Happiness Card:<\/strong> If you already have one, pass! (If not, get one issued in advance at your bank.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Government Support Application (Decision):<\/strong> Visit your local administrative welfare center, or, <strong>\u2018&#039;To welfare&#039;\u2019<\/strong> Apply for an income assessment on our website. This will determine where you fall within the &quot;A&quot; to &quot;B&quot; income brackets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apply for service:<\/strong> After receiving the judgment results, <strong> \u2018Childcare Service Center\u2019<\/strong> Sign up to receive real care services.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_%EC%A3%BC%EC%9D%98%EC%82%AC%ED%95%AD_%E2%80%9C%EB%AF%B8%EB%A6%AC%EB%AF%B8%EB%A6%AC_%ED%95%98%EC%84%B8%EC%9A%94%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>4. Note: \u201cDo this in advance.\u201d<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The income reassessment period overlaps with the income reassessment period at the beginning of each year, which can result in longer waiting times. In particular, existing users must undergo income reassessment by January 30, 2026, to ensure continued support from February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if you don&#039;t need it right now, if you **register as a member in advance and receive government support (welfare)**, you can use it as a &#039;savior&#039; when you suddenly have to work overtime or your child gets sick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EA%B2%B0%EB%A1%A0_%EC%9C%A1%EC%95%84%EB%8A%94_%EC%9E%A5%EB%B9%84%EB%B9%A8_%EA%B7%B8%EB%A6%AC%EA%B3%A0_%E2%80%98%EC%A0%95%EB%B3%B4%EB%B9%A8\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion: Parenting is about gear and information.\u2018<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2026, childcare services will be much more accessible to dual-income couples. <strong>\u201c&quot;We won&#039;t make it&quot;\u201d<\/strong>Don&#039;t just assume, do some math. For the price of a few cups of coffee, you can give your child safe childcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For detailed income simulation calculation and service application, please see below. <strong>Official website<\/strong>It is possible right here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.idolbom.go.kr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Childcare Service Application and Simulation Calculation &gt; <\/a>\u203b After being judged as \u2018welfare\u2019, apply for the service here.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello! I&#039;m your parenting partner and policy advisor. Anyone raising children has probably thought at least once, &quot;I wish someone would look after my child in an emergency.&quot; The government-run &quot;Childcare Service&quot; provides just that. Did you know that this service will undergo significant changes in 2026? For those who gave up, thinking, &quot;We&#039;re both working, so our incomes won&#039;t allow it,&quot; it&#039;s time to reconsider. The threshold for support has been significantly raised... <a title=\"Childcare eligibility expanded in 2026! Can dual-income families with incomes of 250,000 and above qualify? (Complete summary of revised rates)\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/2026-childcare-service-eligibility-rates\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about 2026\ub144 \uc544\uc774\ub3cc\ubd04\uc11c\ube44\uc2a4 \uc2e0\uccad\uc790\uaca9 \ud655\ub300! \uc18c\ub4dd 250% \ub9de\ubc8c\uc774\ub3c4 \uac00\ub2a5? 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