The nursery bonus is one of the benefits provided by the State to support families with young children. This is an economic contribution intended to partially cover the expenses incurred for enrolling and attending educational services for children, such as kindergartens and micro-nurseries. The bonus is aimed at families who have children between the ages of 3 months and 3 years, and is aimed at promoting the reconciliation between work and family life. In this article we will analyze all the useful information on the requirements, the amount, the documentation necessary to apply for it, the application period and how to use the Nido bonus
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What is the Nido bonus and who is it for?
The nursery bonus is an economic contribution that the State makes available to families with young children to support the expenses incurred for enrolling and attending educational services for children. The bonus is intended for families who have children between the ages of 3 months and 3 years, and is aimed at promoting the reconciliation between work and family life. In particular, parents or guardians of the child can apply for the nursery bonus, provided that they are resident in Italy, have a total income not exceeding 25,000 euros per year and that they have incurred expenses for enrolling or attending an educational service authorized by the child’s municipality of residence. Families that use unauthorized private services or managed by individuals who have not obtained municipal authorization are excluded from the benefit. The bonus can only be claimed once for each calendar year and for each child. The amount of the contribution varies according to the family’s ISEE income and the cost actually incurred for the educational service attended by
the child.
What is the amount of the Nido bonus and how can I claim it?
The amount of the nursery bonus varies according to the family’s ISEE income and the cost actually incurred for the educational service attended by the child. In general, the maximum contribution that can be requested is 1,000 euros per year for each child, but the exact amount depends on the ISEE income bracket to which the family belongs and the cost of the educational service. To request the Nido bonus, it is necessary to submit a special application through the electronic channels made available by the INPS, the National Institute of Social Security. The application must be accompanied by documentation proving the expenses incurred for enrolling or attending the educational service authorized by the municipality of residence of the child. The required documentation varies depending on the case, but usually includes the receipt for payment of school fees and the certification issued by the educational facility attesting to the
child’s attendance.
What documentation is necessary to claim the Nido bonus?
To apply for the nursery bonus, it is necessary to submit a special application accompanied by documentation proving the expenses incurred for enrolling or attending the educational service authorized by the child’s municipality of residence. The necessary documentation varies from case to case, but usually includes the receipt for payment of school fees and the certification issued by the educational facility attesting to the child’s attendance. In addition, the family must declare their ISEE income, attaching a copy of the valid single replacement declaration (DSU) to the application. If the child is in the care of social services or is a guest of a protected community, it will be sufficient to present the documentation certifying the situation of foster care or hospitality. In case of an application submitted by both parents, it is necessary to indicate the personal and tax data of both parents. It is important that all documentation is complete and correct to avoid delays in the evaluation of the request and in the disbursement of the contribution
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When can I claim the Nest bonus?
The Nest bonus can be requested starting from January 16 of each calendar year and until the following December 31. In other words, the time window for submitting the application is 12 months. However, it is important to keep in mind that the contribution is disbursed on the basis of available funds, so if resources run out, the INPS may suspend the possibility of submitting new applications before the end of the calendar year. In addition, the bonus can only be claimed once for each calendar year and for each child. The application must be submitted electronically through the INPS website or through the online services available on the citizen portal of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Once the application has been submitted, the INPS carries out the necessary checks to assess the eligibility for the contribution and informs the family of the outcome of the procedure within a maximum of 90 days from the submission of
the application itself.
How to use the Nest bonus and what are the restrictions?
The nursery bonus can be used to pay school fees for educational services for children authorized by the child’s municipality of residence. In particular, the contribution can be used to partially cover the expenses incurred for enrolling and attending kindergartens, micro-nurseries and other authorized educational services. It is important to keep in mind that the bonus cannot be used to pay for private services that are unauthorized or managed by individuals who have not obtained municipal authorization. Furthermore, the contribution cannot be combined with other economic benefits provided by the State for the same educational services. Finally, if the family interrupts the attendance of the educational service before the end of the school year, it must return the contribution corresponding to the months not used. Otherwise, you may incur administrative and criminal penalties. It is therefore important to use the Nest bonus responsibly and in compliance with all the rules established by law
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In conclusion, the Nido bonus represents an important support tool for families with young children who want to combine work and family life. In fact, the economic contribution provided by the State makes it possible to partially cover the expenses incurred for the enrollment and attendance of educational services for children authorized by the municipality of residence of the child. However, it is important to keep in mind that certain requirements are necessary to qualify for the bonus, such as the family’s ISEE income and the child’s regular enrollment in an authorized educational service. In addition, it is essential to submit complete and correct documentation to avoid delays in the evaluation of the request and in the disbursement of the contribution. Using the Nido bonus responsibly and in compliance with all the rules established by law is a civic duty, in order to ensure the proper management of public resources allocated to Italian families.