It was announced in last weeks budget that early childhood centres with 80 - 100% registered teachers would have their Ministry of Education funding cut by about 6% from 1st February 2011. Added to this cut in funding, will be the increased GST we will have to pay on what funding and fees we do receive.
It seems crazy that quality centres like KIDSPACE who have invested heavily in attracting qualified staff are now being penalised for doing the right thing.
We are waiting on more specific information to be released from the Ministry of Education. As a member of the Early Childhood Council, we will be looking at their advice to members before making any decisions that affect staff or families.
Irene
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