三部门完善幼儿园收费政策 加强收费行为监管

Core Viewpoint - The National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Finance have issued a notification to improve kindergarten charging policies, effective from January 1, 2026, emphasizing the need for enhanced regulation of charging practices in kindergartens [1] Group 1: Regulatory Measures - Local development reform, education, and finance departments are required to guide kindergartens in establishing sound financial, accounting, and asset management systems [1] - Kindergartens must accurately record the costs and income of different class types and provide relevant information for cost investigations or audits [1] Group 2: Charging Practices - Charges can be collected monthly, quarterly, or per semester, but advance collection across semesters is prohibited [1] - Kindergartens are instructed to sign agreements with parents detailing charging standards, methods, and refund policies [1] Group 3: Prohibited Fees - Kindergartens are not allowed to charge fees under the guise of transition classes, interest classes, after-school training, or parent-child specialty classes beyond the standard educational fees [1] - It is forbidden to collect any fees linked to enrollment under any name, including donations for educational assistance, and to collect fees through parent committees or third-party organizations [1]