From September 1, 2025, the complement of the daycare mode (CMG) evolves for single -parent families. Here are the ceilings, amounts and the conditions applied this year.
THE Supplement of the childcare mode (CMG) Reducing the cost of keeping young children and currently benefits 800,000 families. This CAF or MSA aid applies regardless of the chosen childcare mode: childminder, home care, family crèche, micro-crèche or approved structure. This aid is part of the reception service of the young child (PAJE) and covers part of the expenses. As a bonus, employers’ parents can take advantage of a tax credit to further lighten the invoice. And big news, on September 1, 2025, the conditions change for single -parent families. Here are the future changes announced by the government:
What are the amounts of the complement of the daycare?
The calculation of the amount of the CMG will evolve in September 2025. “”He will now adapt to the number of reception hours that families need and will also be calculated taking into account the parents’ resources“”indicates the government of the ministry. For example, for a family having “A child, with 2,000 euros in monthly income, it costs you 350 euros in charge per month”, said Minister of Health Catherine Vautrin. “The idea is to look at the family’s income, its composition, the number of children, the number of hours required according to your professional activities. And that allows, on this example of this family, to have a dependent remaining that will increase to 200 euros per month”she said. In addition, the amount of aid will be paid to isolated parents “In proportion to the moment he has the child”. THE amounts in force from April 1, 2025 are as follows:
Monthly amounts for the use of a childminder or a nanny at home, if you are in a relationship, for 1 child:
| Age | Amounts |
|---|---|
| 3 -year -old child | Between 203.62 euros and 538.27 euros |
| From 3 to 6 years old | Between 101.81 euros and 269.14 euros |
Monthly amounts for a micro-crèche or a family crèche (until March 31, 2025):
| Age | Amounts |
|---|---|
| 3 -year -old child | Between 712.72 euros and 984.26 euros |
| From 3 to 6 years old | Between 356.36 euros and 492.13 euros |
What are the 2025 ceilings not to be exceeded to benefit from the CMG?
Here are the Current income ceilings in 2025 for the complement of the childcare mode. Note that these resource ceilings are increased by 40% if you raise alone with your children.
| Dependent child (s) | TRANCE 1 | Tranche 2 | TRANCE 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 child | Between 23,903 and 53,119 euros | > 53,119 euros | |
| 2 children | Between 27,295 and 60,659 euros | > 60,659 euros | |
| 3 children | Between 30,687 and 68,199 euros | > 68 199 euros | |
| 4 children | Between 34,079 and 75,739 euros | > 75,739 euros |
Until what age can we touch the CMG?
Previously, to receive the help of complement to free choice of childcare, Your child must have been under 6 years of age. But As of September 1, 2025, the CMG will be extended “At twelve for children whose parents are isolated”announced Minister Catherine Vautrin. If you go through a childminder, a nanny or a micro-crèche, the guard must be at least 16 hours a month. This rule does not apply if you hire a person directly. Another novelty to come, in the event of an alternating residence, “Each of the two parents can be recognized by the quality of beneficiary” If he meets the conditions to benefit from help.
What conditions to benefit from the CMG?
Depending on the type of guard, the conditions are not the same. If you have chosen a nanny or a childminder, CAF pays assistance to parents with a salary activity and who employ an approved professional. His gross salary must not exceed 58.25 euros per day and per child.
In case you use an authorized association or company who employs a childminder or a person at home, you can benefit from this supplement of free choice of the day care If the child is kept at least 16 hours a month. If you use a micro-crècheyou can benefit from this supplement to free choice of childcare if the child is kept at least 16 hours a month and if the hourly pricing practiced is not more than 10 euros per guarded child.
If you directly use a Nursery assistant or a nanny at home,, The CAF then supports part of the remuneration of your employee who depends on your income, the number of children and their age. A minimum of 15 % of expenditure will remain at your expense. The Pajemploi body then pours you the CMG remuneration.
What steps to obtain the CMG?
To benefit from the additional free choice of childcare mode (CMG), Make your request to CAF as soon as your employee hiresincluding during the trial period. The CAF will then transmit the information to the Pajemploi center, and you will only have to declare the salary every month. Be careful, if you delay in making the request, you could lose part of the help.
Note that the Pajemploi center calculates the contributions supported by CAF and tells you the part that remains at your expense. For example, social security contributions are 100 % for the employment of an approved maternal assistant and 50 % for the employment of a home care. Finally, the job certificate, which is equivalent to the salary slip, is directly sent to the employee. If you have already made your child’s birth declaration at CAF, You can directly apply online by logging into your CAF account.
