三部门印发《关于完善幼儿园收费政策的通知》

Core Viewpoint - The notification aims to improve the charging policy for kindergartens, promoting the development of inclusive and high-quality preschool education while reducing the cost of care and education for the public [1][2] Group 1: Charging Policy Framework - The notification emphasizes the public welfare nature of preschool education and aims to standardize charging items, improve management methods, clarify principles for setting charging standards, and enhance the evaluation and optimization mechanism for charging policies [1] - Kindergartens are allowed to charge five types of fees: care and education fees, accommodation fees, care fees for childcare services, service fees, and agency fees [1] - Public kindergartens and non-profit private kindergartens will have their fees guided by the government, while for-profit private kindergartens will have market-regulated fees [1] Group 2: Monitoring and Evaluation - Local development and reform departments are required to collaborate with education, finance, and health departments to monitor kindergarten fees and understand industry dynamics [2] - The notification mandates regular evaluations of charging management methods, items, and standards, with a review cycle not exceeding three years [2] - The National Development and Reform Commission will guide local authorities in revising regional kindergarten charging management methods and ensuring the smooth implementation of policies [2]