3,600 yuan per child: applications for the 2026 childcare subsidy open fully on January 5th.
In July 2025, the national “Childcare Subsidy System Implementation Plan” was introduced, clearly stipulating a subsidy of 3,600 yuan per year for each child under 3 years old. As of December 31, 2025, over 24 million people nationwide had received the childcare subsidy.
According to the work schedule, applications for the 2026 childcare subsidy are now open. The childcare subsidy information management system was upgraded and tested from January 1st to 4th, 2026, with full application opening starting January 5th.
Eligible parents can apply through online or offline channels such as the childcare subsidy mini-program or the Alipay app.
1. Childcare Subsidy Mini-program
Open the WeChat mini-program and search for “Childcare Subsidy”.
2. Alipay App Childcare Subsidy Section
Open the Alipay app and search for “Childcare Subsidy”.
