Making Home Based Early Childhood Education
the optimal choice for families in Aotearoa New Zealand
the optimal choice for families in Aotearoa New Zealand
Because we understand how important it is for children to receive consistent care
from a person with whom they are securely attached in early childhood, we work with you
to create a preschool childcare setting to suit the needs of your family,
so that your child can receive high quality early childhood education
with the educarer of your choice.
Educarents ECE payments make Home Based Early Childhood Education
an affordable option for all families
an affordable option for all families
| Educarents ECE Payment Rates* | per hour | <maximum per day | maximum per week |
| Enrolled children aged under 2 years | $3.00 | $18.00 | $90.00 |
| Enrolled children aged 2-5 years | $1.00 | $6.00 | $30.00 |
| Enrolled children aged 3-5 years claiming 20hrs ECE | $6.00 | $36.00 | $120.00 |
*rates are subject to change and conditions apply
Educarents unique early childhood education programme incorporates
the national early childhood curriculum (Te Whāriki)
the latest research in infant brain development
and the inherent ability of parents
the national early childhood curriculum (Te Whāriki)
the latest research in infant brain development
and the inherent ability of parents
Strengths of our programme according to ERO are:
- strong relationships educarers have with the children and their families,
- effective support educarers receive from the coordinator,
- regular professional learning and development (PLD) provided for educarers, parents and the wider community,
- the policy and operations framework provided,
- commitment to continuous improvement to ensure high-quality learning outcomes for children.
