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Child Care News for Parents & Carers
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April 21, 2021
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Kia ora, this week why your early learning centre charges you for public holidays, and other times when your child isn't there. Also, how to support your child's mental wellbeing, above and beyond the happy experiences of early childhood.
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Sick days, public holidays and unplanned closure fee policies
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There's no one-fee-fits-all approach in early childhood education (ECE).
Instead, your child's ECE service or kōhanga reo has its own policies and procedures which will determine how much your family pays for child care.
The specific service you choose, government subsidies you're eligible for, and hours your child attends, will all influence the fees you're charged, but what happens if your child doesn't actually go to ECE on their usual day?
Unexpected sick days, planned public holidays and sudden closures can all affect your child’s attendance. Here's what they might mean for your family budget.
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Does a positive childhood protect kids from mental illness?
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A happy childhood is full of fun, love and discovery, but according to an Australian study, these great early experiences don’t guarantee good mental health later in life.
Research by the University of South Australia and the University of Canberra has found that children raised in stable and supportive environments can still grow up to have a mental health disorder.
Here, we wrap our minds around the research, and see how it may be possible for children to guard against poor mental health, with parents' help.
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