Recent updates
- Food and drink1 September 2022Running an ECE centre • Licensing criteria for home-based ECE services • Health and safety practices
- Food and drink9 July 2024Running an ECE centre • Licensing criteria for centre-based ECE services • Health and safety
- 3-B-2 Education and care services23 September 2024Funding and financials • ECE funding handbook • 3-B: Teacher-led services
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Learning support
Find out about accessing extra support in early learning.
Funding and financials
Find out about funding and reporting in early childhood education, including key dates and forms.
Running an ECE centre
Find out about the criteria you must meet when starting and running early learning services of all types.
People and employment
Find out about being employed in early childcare centres, including employment agreements, pay, leave and personal development.
Health and safety
Find out what education professionals do to keep children healthy and safe in early learning services.
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Bulletins and newsletters
He Pānui KōhungahungaEarly Learning Bulletin
Issue: 1215 December 2024Changes to requirements for licensed home-based ECE services and health alerts and advice from Te Whatu Ora.
- He Pānui Kōhungahunga
Early Learning Bulletin
Issue: 1197 November 2024Changes to educator qualification and person responsible requirements for licensed home-based ECE services .
- He Pānui Kōhungahunga
Early Learning Bulletin
Issue: 11710 October 2024Read about funding reminders and the removal of Early Childhood Services Network Approval provisions