A review of Early Childhood regulations is said to be long overdue. 

Regulation Minister David Seymour says the sector needs a closer look, to better affordability, access and regulation for the sector. 

Early Childhood Council CEO Simon Laube said that the system they have is just not fit for purpose. 

He told Mike Hosking that it’s so complex, and some of the regulations are conflicting with each other. 

Regulations get applied inconsistently, Laube said, and one minor infraction could mean the loss of their licence. 

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