Daycare prices outpace benefit cap, hitting low earners hardest

Summary

Seven in ten daycare centers in the Netherlands charge more than the hourly rate covered by childcare benefits, according to parents' association BOinK. The average hourly rate is €11.82, while the government subsidizes up to €11.23, with prices expected to rise further next year, impacting low earners the most. Low-income families will see increased daycare costs.