
2025 in review: News (and views) on ECE over the past year
Here, we sum up the major stories we’ve covered in

Here, we sum up the major stories we’ve covered in

This submission responds to the Committee’s invitation to provide views

Every morning I would feel overwhelmed by the noise level

Who is Who and Does What in Relation to the
Home » Public Area » Guidance and Resources » Funding, ECE Service Fees, and Childcare Subsidies
Here are tables showing government funding rates for different types of early childhood services, expressed as the funding amount per child, per hour that providers receive. This funding is additional to any parent fees or other revenue the services collect.
Also included is a guide to childcare fees and information on the subsidies available to families to help with costs.

Funding Rates for Early Childhood Education Services in New Zealand 2026 Services need to understand funding rates so they can plan their budgets, staffing, and

FamilyBoost Childcare Payment – An Inland Revenue Tax Rebate How FamilyBoost Works Households can be reimbursed for up to 40% of ECE costs, capped at

The Childcare Subsidy and Hourly/Weekly Rates. Eligibility for the Work and Income childcare subsidy depends on family household income. The Childcare Subsidy is available for

Costs of a Personal Childcare Arrangement. Personal Childcare Solutions Most families at some time make personal childcare arrangements. There is some good discussion in another

Any service that has vacancies and does not have full attendance for the number of licensed places and hours open, may provide parents with a
Requiring parents to pay fees for days when a service is closed is a hot issue. In general, it is viewed as unethical, and, in
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