Kindergartens are divided into private and public. Private kindergartens are more expensive (about 200-300 New Zealand dollars a week) and have better hardware conditions. Public kindergartens are free and only require parents to pay a few dollars a day as a symbolic donation. At present, private kindergartens in New Zealand seem to be more popular.

2. Child care centers

It is set up by the community or the private sector, enrolling children aged 0-6, charging service fees, and partially subsidizing tuition fees by the government.

3. Home care

It must be approved by the New Zealand Child Development Association, and the personnel must receive professional training to provide a warm, safe and hygienic family environment for young children.

4. Game Center

Parents need to accompany their children to participate, so that children aged 0-6 have a fixed time and place to learn through games. For example: babysensory5. KohangareoandPacific Islands language groups and play groups.

The main purpose of this unique preschool education institution is to edify Maori and Pacific island children with their own language and culture.

6. Correspondence school kindergarten

It aims to provide services for children in remote areas, sick children, children with mobility difficulties or children who cannot go out for early childhood education due to special circumstances and their families. It consists of professional teachers, pediatricians, psychologists, nurses and volunteers.

The kindergartens we usually refer to generally refer to the first three categories: kindergartens, child care centers and home-based care for the elderly. /zd/lx