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Ministry of Education New Zealand

The Education and Training Act 2020

The Education and Training Act 2020 applies to all early learning services in New Zealand.

Education and Training Act 2020 – New Zealand Legislation

Regulations

Early learning regulations are part of the Education and Training Act 2020.

Education (Early Childhood Services) Regulations 2008 – New Zealand Legislation

Education (Playgroups) Regulations 2008 – New Zealand Legislation

Licensing criteria

Criteria are used to assess compliance with the minimum standards set by the regulations.

Each type of early learning service has different criteria.

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