Childcare compensation

From the second quarter of 2026 the RCN Unit SZW pays a large part of the costs of childcare in the Caribbean Netherlands. This means that parents pay less. All childcare centres and host parents can apply for childcare compensation if they meet the conditions. The compensation depends on the agreements made between the childcare provider and the parents in the childcare agreement. Here you can read all about the financing of childcare and the (administrative) rules for childcare organisations.