Recent updates
- Management and administration1 September 2022Running an ECE centre • Certification criteria for playgroups
- Appendix 2: Resources and examples23 September 2024Funding and financials • ECE funding handbook
- Chapter 9: Completing the RS7 return23 September 2024Funding and financials • ECE funding handbook
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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 Kōhungahunga
Early Learning Bulletin
Issue: 12430 January 2025A reminder about data submission and confirmation events, and an immunisation update
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Early Learning Bulletin
Issue: 12316 January 2025Key dates for the March 2025 return and updated information on funding rates for home-based education and care services
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Early Learning Bulletin
Issue: 12219 December 2024ECE sector regulatory review update and changes for home-based services in the ECE Funding Handbook