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What are the necessary legal documents and regulations for starting a childcare business in New Zealand?
Answer
To start a childcare business in New Zealand, you will need to prepare and register a variety of legal documents. Key requirements include:
- Registering your business name with the New Zealand Companies Office (https://www.companiesoffice.govt.nz/).
- Obtaining Workers' compensation insurance and business insurance (e.g. public liability, professional indemnity).
- Securing Council approval (if operating from a commercial premise) and a lease agreement (if renting premises).
- Having Health and safety policies and procedures in place.
- Complying with privacy and data protection policies and procedures.
- Registering with the Ministry of Education and obtaining a service license under the Education and Care Services regulations (https://www.education.govt.nz/).
- Meeting the Early Childhood Education (ECE) regulations and curriculum requirements, including staff qualifications and ratios.
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