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| Last updated: 16 September 2026 | 2026 max rates: KDV/Peuteropvang €11.23/hr · BSO €9.98/hr · Gastouder €8.49/hr · Max 230 hrs/month.
Heads up — 2027 changes ahead, not yet reflected below: the Belastingplan 2027 (confirmed 15–16 Sept 2026, not yet law) raises Dutch income tax rates slightly (36.23% / 38.16% / 49.50%, up from 35.75% / 37.56% / 49.5%). Kinderopvangtoeslag itself is also set to become more generous for many households from 2027 — direction and rough scale are confirmed, but the exact hourly-rate table awaits a separate decree expected in October 2026. This calculator still uses 2026 figures throughout, since publishing a 2027 childcare-benefit toggle before the real numbers exist would mean guessing. See the Budget Day 2027 guide for the full breakdown, and check back here once the October decree lands.
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How kinderopvangtoeslag is calculated
Kinderopvangtoeslag is a government subsidy that covers part of your childcare costs. The percentage you receive depends on your household income — the lower the income, the higher the benefit.
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Household income determines your percentage
Toeslagen looks at the combined gross annual income of both partners. In 2026 the benefit ranges from 96% (income up to ~€56k) down to 36.5% for the highest earners.
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Maximum hourly rate caps your subsidy
The government sets a maximum hourly rate per care type. If your provider charges more than this cap, you pay the difference yourself — 100% out of pocket.
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First child gets the highest rate
The child with the highest childcare cost is treated as your "first child" and receives the most favourable benefit percentage. Additional children get a slightly lower rate.
Care type
Max hourly rate 2026
Typical hours/day
Max hours/month
Kinderdagverblijf (KDV)
€11.23
11 hrs
230 hrs
Peuteropvang
€11.23
4 hrs
230 hrs
Buitenschoolse opvang (BSO)
€9.98
4.5 hrs
230 hrs
Gastouder
€8.49
6 hrs
230 hrs
IACK (Inkomensafhankelijke combinatiekorting) — if you work and have a child under 12, you may also receive this additional tax credit. In 2026 the maximum IACK is €3,032/year, phased in from a minimum income of €6,239. This calculator includes IACK automatically.
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You are entitled if: (1) you and your partner both work, study, or participate in a re-integration programme, (2) your child is under 12 years old, and (3) your childcare provider is registered in the LRK (Landelijk Register Kinderopvang). You must apply via Toeslagen.nl.
The government caps the hourly rate on which it calculates your benefit. In 2026: KDV/Peuteropvang €11.23, BSO €9.98, Gastouder €8.49. If your provider charges more, you receive benefit only up to the cap — the excess is entirely your own cost.
Yes — in two ways. First, your gross income drops, which may increase your benefit percentage. Second, your childcare hours (and cost) also drop, so the absolute amount of benefit falls too. The net effect is not always obvious — compare scenarios side by side to find your optimum.
Toeslagen designates the child with the highest total childcare cost in a given period as the first child. That child receives the highest benefit percentage. All other children are treated as second (or later) children and receive a slightly lower percentage. This calculator ranks your children automatically by cost per scenario.
IACK (Inkomensafhankelijke combinatiekorting) is a tax credit for working parents with a child under 12. In 2026 the maximum is €3,032/year, phased in between €6,239 and €32,710 gross. Above €32,710 you receive the full maximum. This calculator includes IACK for both you and your partner automatically.
Yes. A common combination is KDV (full days) plus BSO (after school). Each care type has its own maximum hourly rate and hours. In this calculator, click "Add Another Type" within a child card to add a second or third care type — each with its own days-per-week slider in the scenarios.
Yes, in direction if not yet in exact numbers. The Besluit kinderopvangtoeslag 2027 (published for consultation on 30 January) raises the reimbursement percentage further for households not yet receiving the maximum 96% — roughly €700 million has been earmarked, with increases of up to 12.5 percentage points for households with a combined income above about €56,000–58,000. The exact maximum hourly rates and full income table are only set once the Centraal Economisch Plan is published, with the definitive decree expected in October 2026. This calculator will update with the real 2027 numbers as soon as they land — see the Budget Day 2027 guide for the latest status.
These are estimates based on 2026 published rates and a simplified tax model. They do not account for your specific tax situation, toeslagpartner rules, holiday allowance, employer pension contributions, or benefit phase-out details. Always verify your final figures with Belastingdienst and Toeslagen.nl.