Here we have lots of information for you on childcare and early childhood education:  what to look for, how to pick quality, the choices, the costs, and more. 

Click on each subject heading below to access links to what you are wanting to know.   

1. The Various Different Types of Centres, Services, and Programmes and Choices, click here ...

2.  What Quality is in Early Childhood Services and Laying a Complaint, click here ..

3.  Checklists and Quality Indicators, click here ... 

• What to look and questions to ask when checking out the quality of an early childhood centre, home-based care, and playgroup. 
• Also the personal characteristics of a good teacher or caregiver. 

4. The Costs, Prices, and Subsidies for Childcare and Early Education, click here ...

• fees and other costs, including hidden costs, for different kinds of care and services
• Childcare subsidies available
• The funding government gives to ECE services directly

5. Profiles of Different Early Childhood Services, click here ... 

These articles describe real services in different parts of NZ and will help you to decide on features you like

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