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Free choice of mode of care (CMG) - Micro-nursery
Verified 12 June 2025 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
Reform of the free choice of custody supplement (CMG)
Law of 23 December 2022 on financing social security for 2023 reform the supplement of free choice of the mode garde (CMG).
A decree is expected on this subject for an entry into force scheduled from 1er September 2025.
In the meantime, the information on this page is up to date.
Do you have a young child and would you like to know if you can benefit from financial assistance for childcare costs in micro-nurseries? The supplement of free choice of mode of care (CMG) - Micro-nursery is intended for parents continuing their activity. It is part of the Early Childhood Care Benefit (ECHP). We present you with the information you need to know.
What applies to you ?
To receive this financial assistance, you must complete all of the following conditions.
Using a micro-nursery
To benefit from the CMG, you must use a micro-nursery, that is to say a collective host institution with a capacity of 12 places maximum.
Its pricing does not exceed €10 per hour.
The add-in supports up to 85% costs due to the micro-nursery.
Age of the child
Your child must be under 6 years of age.
Minimum on-call time
Your child should be kept for at least 16 hours a month.
Conditions related to the activity
It is important to distinguish whether you live as a couple or alone.
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You live as a couple
In order to benefit from the supplement of free choice of the mode of care (CMG), you have to work.
It suffices that you or your spouse (spouse or partner of Civil partnerships or cohabiting partner) meets this condition.
Please note
If you are self-employed (trader, craftsman, professional, etc.), you must be up-to-date with social security contributions for old-age insurance.
You are considered in a work situation if you or your spouse are in any of the following situations:
- Sick pay, maternity, adoption, paternity,
- Compensated unemployment
- Paid vocational training.
Warning
The condition of activity is not requested if you or your spouse are in any of the following :
- Student
- In civic service contract
- Disabled Adult Allowance (DAA)
- Active Solidarity Income (RSA) and registered as a jobseeker
- Specific Solidarity Allowance (SSA) and registered as a jobseeker.
You are entitled to the free choice of custody supplement (CMG).
You live alone
In order to benefit from the supplement of free choice of the mode of care (CMG), you have to work.
Please note
If you are self-employed (trader, craftsman, professional, etc.), you must be up-to-date with social security contributions for old-age insurance.
You are considered in a work situation if you or your spouse (spouse or partner of Civil partnerships or cohabiting partner) are in any of the following situations:
- Sickness, maternity, paternity, adoption,
- Compensated unemployment
- Paid vocational training.
Warning
The activity condition is therefore not requested.if you are in any of the following:
- Student
- In civic service contract
- Disabled Adult Allowance (DAA)
- Active Solidarity Income (RSA) and registered as a jobseeker
- Specific Solidarity Allowance (SSA) and registered as a jobseeker.
You are entitled to the free choice of custody supplement (CMG).
The situation differs depending on whether you are dependent on the general scheme (Caf: titleContent) or the agricultural scheme (MSA: titleContent):
Caf
You're not a recipient
You can apply online:
Request for a supplement to the free choice of mode of custody (Cmg-Paje) - Cf
FYI
Multiple GMCs for multiple children and different types of care are possible. Check with your credit union to see if you are entitled to it.
You're already a beneficiary
You can apply online:
Request for supplement of free choice of mode of custody (Cmg-Paje) - Cf (recipient)
FYI
Multiple GMCs for multiple children and different types of care are possible. Check with your credit union to see if you are entitled to it.
MSA
You're not a recipient
You can create an account and apply online:
Request for supplement of free choice of mode of custody (Cmg-Paje) - MSA
FYI
Multiple GMCs for multiple children and different types of care are possible. Check with your credit union to see if you are entitled to it.
You're already a beneficiary
You can apply online:
Request for supplement of free choice of mode of custody (Cmg-Paje) - MSA (recipient)
FYI
Multiple GMCs for multiple children and different types of care are possible. Check with your credit union to see if you are entitled to it.
The certificate on page 2 of the form must be completed by the micro-nursery.
The request is to be sent to the Caf or MSA on 1er month of acceptance of the child (including trial or adaptation period).
In some cases, this amount may be increased.
Base Amount
The maximum amount of care varies according to your family situation and your resources. It's the categorical net income of 2023 which is taken into account for 2025.
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You live as a couple
1 child
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly support amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years of age | For a child aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to 23,903 | €984.28 | €492.14 |
Greater than 23,903 and less than or equal 53,119 | €848.49 | €424.24 |
Greater than 53,119 | €712.74 | €356.37 |
Warning
When the child is older than 3 years and is born between 1er january and august 31 of the year, the amount of CMG is not reduced for that period.
Example :
A couple wins €28,000 per year. He has only one 5-year-old in his care. If it costs the child-care organization €500 per month, he receives the maximum aid of €424.24, this aid being less than 85% of the expenditure due.
If it costs €420 per month, the maximum aid of €424.24 represents more than 85% of the expenditure due. The couple therefore touches 85% of the expenditure due, or €357.
2 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly support amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years of age | For a child aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to 27,295 | €984.28 | €492.14 |
Greater than 27,295 and less than or equal 60,659 | €848.49 | €424.24 |
Greater than 60,659 | €712.74 | €356.37 |
Warning
When the child is older than 3 years and is born between 1er january and august 31 of the year, the amount of CMG is not reduced for that period.
Example :
A couple wins €28,000 per year. He has only one 5-year-old in his care. If it costs the child-care organization €500 per month, he receives the maximum aid of €424.24, this aid being less than 85% of the expenditure due.
If it costs €420 per month, the maximum aid of €424.24 represents more than 85% of the expenditure due. So the parents get 85% of the expenditure due, or €357.
3 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly support amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years of age | For a child aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to 30,687 | €984.28 | €492.14 |
Greater than 30,687 and less than or equal 68,199 | €848.49 | €424.24 |
Greater than 68,199 | €712.74 | €356.37 |
Warning
When the child is older than 3 years and is born between 1er january and august 31 of the year, the amount of CMG is not reduced for that period.
Example :
A couple wins €28,000 per year. He has only one 5-year-old in his care. If it costs the child-care organization €500 per month, he receives the maximum aid of €424.24, this aid being less than 85% of the expenditure due.
If it costs €420 per month, the maximum aid of €424.24 represents more than 85% of the expenditure due. So the parents get 85% of the expenditure due, or €357.
4 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly support amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years of age | For a child aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to 34,079 | €984.28 | €492.14 |
Greater than 34,079 and less than or equal 75,739 | €848.49 | €424.24 |
Greater than 75,739 | €712.74 | €356.37 |
Warning
When the child is older than 3 years and is born between 1er january and august 31 of the year, the amount of CMG is not reduced for that period.
Example :
A couple wins €28,000 per year and has only one child aged 5. If it costs the child-care organization €600 per month, he receives the maximum aid of €492.14, this aid being less than 85% of the expenditure due.
If it costs €500 per month, the maximum aid of €492.14 represents more than 85% of the expenditure due. So couples touch 85% of the expenditure due, or €425.
You live alone
1 child
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly support amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years of age | For a child aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to €33,464 | €1,279.57 | €639.78 |
Enter €33,464 and €74,367 | €1,103.03 | €551.52 |
Greater than €74,367 | €926.56 | €463.28 |
Warning
When the child is older than 3 years and is born between 1er january and august 31 of the year, the amount of CMG is not reduced for that period.
Example :
You perceive €30,000 per year. You have a 4-year-old in your care. If your child care organization costs €600 per month, the maximum aid of €551.52 represents more than 85% of the expenditure due. So you will perceive 85% of the expenditure due, or €510.
2 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly support amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years of age | For a child aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to €38,213 | €1,279.57 | €639.78 |
Enter €38,213 and €84,923 | €1,103.03 | €551.52 |
Greater than €84,923 | €926.56 | €463.28 |
Warning
When the child is older than 3 years and is born between 1er january and august 31 of the year, the amount of CMG is not reduced for that period.
Example :
You perceive €30,000 per year. You have a 4-year-old in your care. If your child care organization costs €700 per month, you receive the maximum assistance from €551.52. This aid represents less than 85% expenditure due, i.e. less than €595.
3 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly support amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years of age | For a child aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to €42,962 | €1,279.57 | €639.78 |
Enter €42,962 and €95,479 | €1,103.03 | €551.52 |
Greater than €95,479 | €926.56 | €463.28 |
Warning
When the child is older than 3 years and is born between 1er january and august 31 of the year, the amount of CMG is not reduced for that period.
Example :
You perceive €30,000 per year. You have a 4-year-old in your care. If your child care organization costs €700 per month, you receive the maximum assistance from €551.52. This aid represents less than 85% expenditure due, i.e. less than €595.
4 children
Annual Resources | Maximum monthly support amount | |
|---|---|---|
For a child under 3 years of age | For a child aged 3 to 6 years | |
Less than or equal to €47,711 | €1,279.57 | €639.78 |
Enter €47,711 and €106,035 | €1,103.03 | €551.52 |
Greater than €106,035 | €926.56 | €463.28 |
Warning
When the child is older than 3 years and is born between 1er january and august 31 of the year, the amount of CMG is not reduced for that period.
Example :
You perceive €30,000 per year. You have a 4-year-old in your care. If your child care organization costs €700 per month, the maximum aid of €639.78 represents more than 85% of the expenditure due. So you perceive 85% of the expenditure due, or €595.
Increased amount
Depending on your situation, the amount of the GMC may be increased:
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Custody at atypical times
You are affected if you work:
- At night
- Sunday
- Or public holidays.
You must have your child looked after at least 25 hours in the month during the night, Sunday or public holidays.
Atypical working periods shall cover the following days and hours:
- From 10pm to 6am from Monday to Saturday
- Sunday and public holidays.
The increase shall be granted:
- Couples whose the two members work during non-standard hours
- To the lone parent.
The maximum amount of the reimbursement of expenditure shall be increased by 10%.
This increase can be combined with the increase granted if you (or the person with whom you live in a couple) collect Disabled Adult Allowance (DAA).
Please note
The aid, together with all the increases, shall not exceed 85% of the expenditure due. So, if your child's care costs €500, you will not be able to receive aid even if increased by more than €425.
Parent receiving Disabled Adult Allowance (DAA)
The surcharge applies if you (or the person with whom you live in a couple) collect Disabled Adult Allowance (DAA).
The maximum amount of the reimbursement of expenditure shall be increased by 30%.
This increase is cumulative with the increase for work and childcare at atypical hours.
You are affected if you work:
- At night
- Sunday
- Or public holidays.
You must have your child babysitting for at least 25 hours in the month during these hours.
Atypical working periods shall cover the following days and hours:
- From 10pm to 6am from Monday to Saturday
- Sunday and public holidays.
The increase shall be granted:
- To couples of which the 2 members work during non-standard hours
- To the lone parent.
The maximum amount of the reimbursement of expenditure shall be increased by 10%.
Please note
The aid, together with all the increases, shall not exceed 85% of the expenditure due. So, if your child's care costs €500, you will not be able to receive aid even if increased by more than €425.
Child whose parents perceive the AEEH
If your child is entitled to Education allowance for disabled children (AEEH), on maximum amount of the cost of the expenditure shall be increased by 30%.
Please note
The aid, including increases, shall not exceed 85% expenses. So, if your child's care costs €500, you will not be able to receive aid even if increased by more than €425.
Part-time work and cumulation with PreParE
In case of part-time work, the GMC may be cumulated with the PreParE.
If the part-time parent has a working time of less than or equal to 50% of his usual working time, the amount of the CMG is divided by 2.
Working time chosen by the PreParE beneficiary | CMG payment |
For an activity or vocational training paid part-time not more than 50% | Possible (50% of the amount of the supplement) |
For a professional activity between 50% and 80% | Possible (full-rate supplement amount) |
For a cessation of professional activity | Impossible |
To collect the GMC, you must provide monthly one of the following documents:
- CMG certificate micro-nursery that the Caf: titleContent (or the MSA: titleContent) monthly address to the family (to be completed by the family and the micro-nursery)
- Invoice of the micro-nursery paid by the family (completed by the number of the beneficiary).
Please note
Some micro-nurseries receive direct funding from CAFE or MSA. In this case, you benefit from a preferential rate (calculated according to your resources and according to a scale).
The GMC is paid in the month of the application if the conditions are met.
The supplement shall be paid for each child in care.
FYI
Multiple GMCs for multiple children and different types of care are possible. Check with the CAF or MSA to see if you are entitled to them.
The payment ends on 1er calendar day of month next the one in which the legal conditions cease to be fulfilled (example: your child has been 6 years old).
So if you no longer qualify to receive this supplement on April 12, the payment will end on April 1er May.
You have to differentiate according to whether you depend on the Caf: titleContent or the MSA: titleContent :
Caf
There are several changes that can occur.
Change in family situation
Quickly report any changes in your family situation (examples: birth of a child, marriage, separation, unemployment).
Change of domicile
You can report your change of address using the online change of address service:
MSA
Change in family situation
Quickly report any changes in your family situation (examples: birth of a child, marriage, separation, unemployment).
Example :
Being in a couple can open up new rights. Inquire with your MSA: titleContent.
You can also go on site or submit the form cerfa no. 11423 by mail.
Change of domicile
You can report your change of address using the online change of address service:
Please note
If you change your department, the MSA of your home will automatically transfer the file to your new cash register. This transfer will take place as soon as your new address is registered.
Who can help me?
Find who can answer your questions in your region
If you are dependent on the general diet
Family Allowance Fund (Caf)If you are dependent on the farm plan
Mutual Social Agricultural Organization (MSA)
Conditions: Articles L531-5 and L531-6
Cmg: Articles D531-17 to D531-20 and D531-22 to D531-24
Monthly family benefits (start and end of entitlement)
Online service
Online service
Service-Public.fr
Service-Public.fr
Urssaf Caisse nationale (formerly Acoss)
National Fund for Family Allowances (Cnaf)