Early childhood education leaders are claiming the ECE Budget promised a Ferrari but delivered a lemon.
They are calling on the Minister of Education to rethink the 20 hours fees free conditions for two year olds and the pay parity consultation.
They claim the proposed 20 hours are funded at the highest possible ratio of children to teachers which is currently 1-10, but childcare centres operate at a much lower ratio than what the 20 hours is funded for.
Kaiwhakahaere matua, Montessori New Zealand Cathy Wilson joined Mike Hosking to discuss.
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