These figures assume that families register for a place at a municipality-run kindergarten. However, some parents may prefer to use privately-run day care centres if they require longer hours or childcare outside of normal working hours, which are significantly more expensive. The Unemployment Insurance Fund is able to give a childcare allowance of up to €352 per month to those returning to work for the first three months, and then local authorities make a contribution towards the cost (in Tallinn, the municipal contribution is €150 per month).