1. Eligibility

• 1.1 This offer is available to children aged three (3) to five (5) years who are eligible for funding under the Ministry of Education’s 20 Hours ECE scheme.

• 1.2 To access this offer, the child must be formally enrolled at the service and a completed and signed Enrolment Agreement must be in place.

• 1.3 The child must not be opted out of 20 Hours ECE and must meet all Ministry of Education funding requirements.

 

2. Hours of Provision

• 2.1 The “30 Hours Free ECE” applies strictly to attendance between the hours of: 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.

• 2.2 Any attendance outside of these hours will be charged at the service’s standard fees as outlined in the current Fee Schedule.

• 2.3 Booked hours constitute a formal reservation of a childcare place and are not flexible unless agreed in writing.

 

3. Structure of Funding

• 3.1 This offer comprises of: Up to 20 hours funded under the Ministry of Education’s 20 Hours ECE funding; and Up to 10 additional hours provided at the discretion of the service.

• 3.2 The additional hours are not government funded and are offered at the sole discretion of the service.

• 3.3 Continued access to the additional hours is subject to: Ongoing enrolment; Compliance with service policies; and The service’s operational and financial viability.

• 3.4 The service reserves the right to modify, suspend, or withdraw the additional hours component at any time, with reasonable notice to families.

 

4. Enrolment and Attendance Requirements

• 4.1 Enrolment is subject to availability and licensing ratios.

• 4.2 The service require a minimum number of days of attendance as a condition of this offer.

• 4.3 Families agree to ensure regular attendance in accordance with booked hours.

• 4.4 Persistent non-attendance, irregular attendance, or failure to comply with attendance expectations may result in: Review of enrolment; and/or withdrawal of the offer.

 

5. Absences and Funding Compliance

• 5.1 All absences must be notified in accordance with the service’s Absence Policy.

• 5.2 Funding is subject to Ministry of Education rules, including but not limited to frequent absence provisions.

• 5.3 Where a child’s attendance does not meet funding requirements, the service reserves the right to: Adjust fees; and/or withdraw the 30 Hours Free ECE offer.

 

6. Additional Charges

• 6.1 The 30 Hours Free ECE applies to education and care only during the specified hours.

• 6.2 The service charge for other goods and services, including but not limited to: Meals and food provision; Excursions and special activities.

• 6.3 Any optional charges will be clearly communicated and require written agreement where applicable, in accordance with Ministry of Education guidelines.

 

7. Changes to Enrolment

• 7.1 Any request to change booked days or hours must be made in writing and is subject to availability.

• 7.2 The service is not obliged to accommodate changes that impact ratios, staffing, or operational requirements.

 

8. Suspension, Amendment, or Withdrawal of Offer

• 8.1 The service reserves the right to amend, suspend, or withdraw this offer at its sole discretion, including but not limited to circumstances where: Funding conditions change; The service’s operational requirements necessitate change; or a family fails to comply with the Enrolment Agreement or service policies.

• 8.2 Reasonable notice will be provided where practicable.

 

9. General Conditions

• 9.1 This offer is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or any other benefit.

• 9.2 All enrolments remain subject to: The service’s Enrolment Agreement; All relevant policies and procedures; and the Education (Early Childhood Services) Regulations 2008 and associated licensing criteria.

• 9.3 In the event of any inconsistency, the Enrolment Agreement and applicable legislation will prevail.