Recent updates
- Self-review guidelines7 November 2018Running an ECE centre
- National Student Numbers in early learning23 October 2024Running an ECE centre
- The Early Learning Information (ELI) system14 August 2024Running an ECE centre
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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 running any type of early learning service.
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.
Licensing and certification
Find out about the criteria you must meet when starting early learning services of all types.
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Bulletins and newsletters
He Pānui KōhungahungaEarly Learning Bulletin
Issue: 12713 March 2025Read about the new funding system available from 30 June and guidance on measles in education settings.
ESOL, Migrant and Refugee News
Issue: 24 March 2025ESOL, migrant and refugee news
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Early Learning Bulletin
Issue: 12627 February 2025In this issue, we have advice on home-based educator emergency closures due to infectious disease and updates on the ECE Census data.