3-C-1 General information for all parents/whānau-led services
Introduction
This section explains:
- funding rates for parent/whānau-led services
- the difference between standard and quality funding rates
- when and how to apply for a change in funding rate.
Funding rates
There are two different types of funding rates for parent/whānau-led 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 Education) Regulations 2008.
For more information on the Regulations see the legislation website.
For more information on the quality rate, services should refer to Section 3-C-2.
The Funding Rate table
The Funding Rate Table shows the funding rates for each type of service. A copy of the table is included in Appendix One of this Handbook.
The tables on these two pages will be updated with any change in funding rates.
Mixed Provision
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 your Ministry local office.
Record keeping
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.
More record keeping information
Below is a list of links to further information about record keeping and financial reporting requirements: