National understands the importance of children getting a good start in education. That’s why we are increasing funding for early childhood education providers.

The inflation-based increase brings the early childhood sector into line with school and tertiary education funding increases announced in the Budget.  This is part of a $1.1 billion investment by National into early childhood education this year.

National has also delivered on its promise to extend 20 hours ECE to five year olds, playcentres and all kōhanga reo, increasing the choices available for parents.  This will be in place from 1 July next year. From 1 July, 2011, the six-hour daily limit will be removed.

For more information: http://www.lead.ece.govt.nz/Funding/ECEFundingRates1July2009.htm

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