ECC 1-004

Fee Payment Practice and Financial Management

This webinar has covered setting a centre’s Fees Policy and Fee Schedule, managing and charging for absences, and supporting parents with funding and fee payment practices. The last of a three-part series to support ECC members with the enrolment process.

Date Recorded: 17th July, 2024

This webinar is exclusive for ECC Members 
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Part Three of the ECC Enrolment Agreement and Advisory Webinar Series

Good financial management is essential but requires setting clear expectations around fee payment practices. The importance of managing absences and the ability to charge fees for absences through the enrolment agreement will be discussed, as well as options for service providers for supporting parents.

Presented By

Sue Kurtovich

Webinar Duration

Approximately 45 minutes

Who is this webinar for?

Centre owners and managers

What will you learn?

There are rules around fees when receiving 20 Hours ECE - this webinar has explained the rules, and provide practical advice around how to set up good payment practices for ECE services.


This webinar has covered the following topics:

  • The relationship of 20 Hours ECE and a centre’s fees

  • Fees Policy

  • Fee setting

  • Billing

  • Recovering overdue accounts and penalties

  • Fee Payment Practice

  • Charging for absences

Certificate of completion provided
for your professional learning records
About the presenters

Sue Kurtovich/ Kurtovich Consulting

Sue Kurtovich is a highly experienced and trusted voice in the early childhood sector in New Zealand. She is our "go-to" person for factual information and reliable updates on policy and regulatory updates in early childhood education. 
Courses included

ECC Enrolment Agreement and Advisory Webinar Series

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