Complying with indoor premises and facilities licensing criteria

When you are planning, designing and building your centre-based education and care service, you have to comply with the:

• Resource Management Act 1991

• Building Act 2004

• any other relevant laws and regulations.

Your premises must also meet the Education Regulations and centre-based service licensing criteria. 

Education (Early Childhood Services) Regulations 2008 – New Zealand Legislation

Premises and facilities licensing criteria for centre-based services

If you need clarification on the interpretation of specific requirements, contact the Education Review Office.

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Bathrooms, nappy change and body wash facilities

Kitchens, dining areas and laundries

Indoor activity areas

Staff spaces

Sleep rooms, rest areas and sick rooms

Storage space

Lighting, ventilation, heating and acoustics

Electrical sockets, first aid kits and telephones