I find this so frustrating. The only CL payment we get is CCR. No ccb, ftb...nothing. I HAD to go back to work to keep my job, I pay a ****load of tax as does my DH and we are going to be penalized again. We in no way live a fancy "rich" life I have no probs with SAHP who are looking for work using subsidized childcare but I do have issue with subsidized childcare for those who just want "a break" (My son is in care 3 days per week and i work 3 days per week) They should definitely have access to cc, but not govt subsidies. Preschool/school readiness programs are different, but my at my fdc I am the only working parent and the only one paying full fees. There are lots of playgroups for children of SAHP to get socialization etc.

To be honest I think there are a lot of other areas that should be targeted before childcare!!! I definitely plan on writing a few letters to politicians this week!!!
We are in exactly the same boat hun. We by no means live an extravagant life even with the income we are on. Child care fees for us are HUGE.....infact more than half my DP's wage.

And don't get me started on how much tax we both pay!!! argh its never ending for us higher earners! Plus I am studying and paying off HELP debt. How long till they cut that for us too!?