A childcare subsidy of 3600 yuan per child per year will be fully open for application starting January 5, 2026.
In July 2025, the national government issued the “Implementation Plan for the Childcare Subsidy System,” which clearly stipulates a subsidy of 3600 yuan per child per year for infants and toddlers under 3 years old. As of December 31, 2025, over 24 million people nationwide had received the childcare subsidy.
According to the work schedule, the 2026 childcare subsidy applications will open. From January 1 to 4, 2026, the childcare subsidy information management system will be upgraded and tested, and applications will be fully open starting January 5.
Eligible parents can apply through the childcare subsidy mini-program or Alipay app, either online or offline.
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.”
