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Teacher-to-Child Ratios in NZ: What the Numbers Actually Mean for Your Child
Choosing Childcare
NZ's legal minimum childcare ratios are 1:5 for under-2s and 1:10 for over-2s. Learn what these numbers mean, why quality centres exceed them, and how to ask the right questions.
How to Read an ERO Report: A Parent's Guide to Understanding ECE Reviews
Choosing Childcare
Learn how to find, read, and understand ERO reports for NZ childcare centres. What the ratings mean, what to focus on, and what ERO reports don't tell you.
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