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- Providing out-of-school care at a home-based early learning service12 August 2024Running an ECE centre
- Changing ownership of an early learning service6 December 2024Running an ECE centre
- Apply for an early learning service licence or certification14 August 2024Running an ECE centre
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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
ESOL, Migrant and Refugee News
Issue: 24 March 2025ESOL, migrant and refugee news
- He Pānui Kōhungahunga
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
- He Pānui Kōhungahunga
Early Learning Bulletin
Issue: 12513 February 2025Read about late RS7 submissions, pay parity and the Te Poipoi Kaiako mentor support programme.