Child care should be cheaper from July 10, but many families won't see savings

Megan Salic is concerned about child care costs going up in July when her 4-month-old baby Myles is set to attend daycare. Picture by Elesa Kurtz

Canberra families expecting cheaper childcare from July may not be better off under increases to the childcare subsidy as early education services substantially increase their fees to keep up with rising costs.

Government analysis shows around 96 per cent of families will be better off under the childcare subsidy changes, but Canberra parents have been told by centres that daily fees will be rising by up to $30 per day thereby eliminating any savings.