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Daycare Subsidy for Working Families in Carmiel
Subsidized daycare (ages 3 months – 3 years) for families where both parents work. Amount calibrated by combined income.
About Carmiel
Carmiel, a major city in the Galilee, has a small but active Israeli-Ethiopian community. The city offers a stable real-estate market and high quality of life in a green environment, with access to employment areas and regional educational institutions.
Eligibility
- Both partners work at least 30 weekly hours (one at 24+)
- Family gross income below the annual ceiling (varies — check yearly)
- Child aged 3 months – 3 years
- Daycare recognized by the Ministry of Economy
Subsidy levels
- Tier 1: up to 75% off the daycare price
- Tiers 2–7: graduated discount by income
- Tier 8+: no subsidy
How to apply
- Login to the Ministry of Economy portal — personal account
- Submit digital application with income proof (3 recent payslips per parent)
- Choose a recognized daycare from the list
- Receive your tier within 14 days
🔗 Ministry of Economy — Daycare: gov.il
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Ethiopian community in Carmiel
- Community population
- ~2,000
- Share of city
- ~5%
- Main neighbourhoods
- מרכז, שכ' ב'
- Community services
- ENP, מרכז קהילתי
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FAQ — Carmiel
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Carmiel?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Carmiel numbers approximately ~2,000 residents — around ~5% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: מרכז, שכ' ב'.
- How do I claim Daycare Subsidy for Working Families in Carmiel?
- Contact the Carmiel municipal welfare department — they are required to respond within 30 days. For support: ENP, מרכז קהילתי.
- What community support is available in Carmiel for this right?
- In Carmiel, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: ENP, מרכז קהילתי.
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