3-C-1 General information for all parent/whānau-led services

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Funding rates

There are 2 funding rates for parent/whānau-led ECE services:

Standard rate – this is the funding rate applicable for licensed parent/whānau-led ECE services. These services must meet the requirements of the Education (Early Childhood Services) Regulations 2008.
Quality rate – a higher funding rate is available to services that meet requirements additional to those specified in the Education (Early Childhood Services) Regulations 2008.

For more information on the Regulations see:

For more information on the quality rate, services should refer to Section 3-C-2.

The Funding Rate Table shows the funding rates for each type of service. A copy of the table is included with this Handbook (Appendix 1).

The Funding Rate Table will be updated with any change in funding rates.

Services can be licensed to provide both teacher-led and parent-led education and care during any week, but only one kind of provision on each day.

The funding rules for parent-led days are explained in this chapter. The funding rules for teacher-led days are explained in Section 3-B.

For more information about mixed provision contact Ministry regional office.

All parent/whānau-led services must meet the record keeping requirements set out in Section 11-1.

Parent/whānau-led services that receive quality level funding must meet the record keeping requirements described in Section 3-C-2.

If you would like more information about record keeping and financial reporting requirements, check:

An overview of the record keeping requirements for all services: Section 11-1

Information on funding claim audits and record keeping audits: Section 11-2

Information or instructions for financial reporting: Chapter 12