Recent updates
- Playgroup funding form29 April 2015Funding and financials • Playgroup funding handbook • Playgroup operational funding
- How to get started6 February 2015Running an ECE centre • Establishing a certified puna kōhungahunga (Māori language playgroup)
- The Waha Rumaki allowance21 October 2024Funding and financials
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Explore topics
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 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
- He Pānui Kōhungahunga
Early Learning Bulletin
Issue: 11626 September 2024Information on critical dates for the November RS7 return and an update on the licensing criteria curriculum guidance.