Core Viewpoint - The recent notice issued by the National Development and Reform Commission and other departments aims to clarify kindergarten fee policies, promoting affordable and high-quality preschool education while reducing the financial burden on families [1][2]. Group 1: Policy Implementation - The notice introduces a "directory" management system for kindergarten fees, requiring localities to establish and publicly disclose a list of service and additional fees, ensuring that no charges are made outside this list [2]. - The policy emphasizes maintaining high-quality education while implementing free services, ensuring that "free does not mean lower quality" and that children have access to good educational institutions [2]. Group 2: Financial Impact - From 2021 to 2024, the proportion of inclusive kindergartens is expected to increase from 83.00% to 87.26%, with a projected gross enrollment rate of 92% for preschool education by 2024, addressing the issues of accessibility and affordability [1]. - It is estimated that by the fall semester of 2025, national fiscal spending will increase by approximately 20 billion yuan, with a corresponding reduction in family expenditures by the same amount [1]. Group 3: Regulation and Oversight - The notice strengthens regulations against arbitrary fees, prohibiting charges under various names such as transition classes, interest classes, and donations linked to enrollment, aiming to address existing issues of fee evasion and ensure compliance [2]. - The measures are designed to alleviate public concerns and meet parental expectations, potentially resolving issues related to unregulated fee practices in kindergartens [2].

政策的核心逻辑，在于厘清"公益"与"市场"的边界。学前教育作为公共服务，成本应由政府、社会、家 庭共同分担，但现实中部分机构将公益服务包装成"市场产品"，导致收费失控。例如，某地幼儿园曾 以"国际课程""外教服务"名义收取高额费用，家长投诉后才发现这些项目未纳入教育部门备案。《通 知》明确，与保教费直接关联的服务及财政保障项目不得纳入服务性收费或代收费，这就从源头上切断 了幼儿园通过拆分项目、模糊名目来变相收费的可能。同时，政策通过分类管理、加强监管和规范行 为，既给了营利性幼儿园一定的自主权，又通过成本调查和目录清单等方式防止了"天价收费"，让收费 更合理、更透明。 政策的另一亮点，是建立动态评估机制。学前教育成本受物价、工资水平等因素影响，固定收费标准易 导致"一刀切"。《通知》要求每三年评估一次收费管理方式，及时调整优化，体现灵活性。例如，某地 公办幼儿园因教师工资上涨导致成本增加，原有收费标准未调整，通过评估机制上调费用后，既保障了 办园质量，又避免了"收费过低—质量下滑"的恶性循环。这种有进有退的机制，为学前教育可持续发展 提供了制度保障。 当然，政策落地仍需破解"最后一公里"难题。部分民办幼儿园可 ...

（来源：千龙网） 12月23日，由国家发展改革委、教育部、财政部联合印发的《关于完善幼儿园收费政策的通知》（以下 简称《通知》）公布。 "科学合理的幼儿园收费政策是办好学前教育的重要保障，是学前教育公益属性的重要体现。近年来， 随着经济社会发展，人民群众对适龄儿童'上得起''上好园'的诉求越来越强烈，幼儿园收费政策需要与 时俱进，更好回应人民群众关切。"国家发展改革委新闻发言人介绍，为细化落实2025年6月起正式施行 的《学前教育法》相关要求，有效降低人民群众保育教育成本，推动完善生育支持政策体系，国家发展 改革委会同教育部、财政部等部门在深入调研基础上，形成了《通知》。 《通知》明确，普惠性幼儿园（包括公办幼儿园和普惠性民办幼儿园）和其他非营利性民办幼儿园收取 的保教费、住宿费实行政府指导价。营利性民办幼儿园收费实行市场调节价，由幼儿园根据办园成本、 市场供需等因素，合理确定收费标准，并报县级以上教育行政部门。各地教育、发展改革、财政部门要 加强监管，必要时可开展成本调查，引导合理收费，遏制过高收费。 为明确收费标准制定原则，《通知》提出，各地制定调整普惠性幼儿园和其他非营利性民办幼儿园收费 标准，应在成本 ...

明确收费管理方式 党中央、国务院高度重视学前教育。科学合理的幼儿园收费政策是办好学前教育的重要保障,是学前教 育公益属性的重要体现。近年来,随着经济社会发展,人民群众对适龄儿童"上得起""上好园"的诉求越来 越强烈,幼儿园收费政策需要与时俱进,更好回应人民群众关切。2025年6月起正式施行的《学前教育法》 对幼儿园收费管理方式、标准制定原则、收费监督管理等作出明确规定,为细化落实法律要求,有效降低 人民群众保育教育成本,推动完善生育支持政策体系,国家发展改革委会同教育部、财政部等部门在深入 调研基础上,形成了《通知》。 《通知》坚持学前教育的公益属性定位,通过规范收费项目、分类完善收费管理方式、明确收费标准制 定原则、健全收费政策评估优化机制、建立目录清单制度、加强收费行为监管等,促进收费标准合理形 成,更好发挥收费政策对优质普惠供给的牵引撬动作用。总体把握以下四方面原则:一是坚持问题导向和 目标导向相结合,着眼促进普及普惠、安全优质发展这一总体目标,针对性解决幼儿园收费实践中出现的 政策不够清晰、标准不尽合理等问题；二是坚持全面覆盖和分类施策相结合,对所有类型幼儿园的收费 管理方式进行明确,区分营利和非营利 ...

Core Viewpoint - The new regulations on kindergarten charging policies aim to promote the safe, high-quality, and inclusive development of preschool education while effectively reducing the childcare and education costs for the public [1] Group 1: Charging Policy Overview - The notification issued by the National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Finance will take effect on January 1, 2026, and aims to standardize charging items and establish a directory list [1] - Kindergarten charging items include childcare education fees, accommodation fees, service charges, and fees for care services for toddlers aged 2-3 years if a nursery class is offered [1] Group 2: Fee Management and Regulation - Public and non-profit private kindergartens will have their childcare education fees and accommodation fees subject to government guidance prices, while for-profit private kindergartens will set fees based on market conditions [3] - Local education and development reform departments are required to guide kindergartens in establishing a clear fee directory that includes institution type, fee items, standards, service content, and basis for charging, which must be publicly disclosed [2] Group 3: Strengthening Oversight - Local authorities are tasked with guiding kindergartens to establish sound financial and asset management systems, accurately recording costs and income related to different class types [4] - Kindergartens must not charge fees under the guise of supplementary classes or donations linked to enrollment, and any fees must be clearly outlined in agreements with parents [5]

Core Viewpoint - The recent notice issued by the National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Finance aims to enhance the public welfare nature of preschool education by standardizing fee structures and establishing a clear directory for charges [1][2] Group 1: Fee Structure and Regulations - The notice specifies that kindergartens can charge five types of fees: care and education fees, accommodation fees, care fees for childcare services, service fees, and agency fees [1] - A directory list for service and agency fees must be established by local authorities, and any charges not included in this list are prohibited [1] Group 2: Prohibited Practices - The notice explicitly prohibits unreasonable charging behaviors, including the collection of any fees linked to enrollment under any name, and the collection of fees through parent committees or third-party organizations [2] - It is also stated that service-related items directly associated with the care and education fees, as well as projects funded by the government, cannot be included in service or agency fees [2] Group 3: Evaluation and Adjustment - The notice emphasizes the need for regular evaluations of the fee management methods, items, and standards, with a recommended review period not exceeding three years [2]

Core Viewpoint - The joint notice issued by the National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Finance aims to enhance the accessibility, affordability, and quality of preschool education while reducing the financial burden on families and promoting a comprehensive fertility support policy system [1][2]. Group 1: Policy Framework - The notice emphasizes the public welfare nature of preschool education and aims to standardize fee items, improve fee management methods, clarify principles for setting fee standards, and establish a mechanism for evaluating and optimizing fee policies [1]. - It introduces a catalog system and strengthens the supervision of fee collection practices to ensure reasonable formation of fee standards, thereby enhancing the role of fee policies in promoting quality and inclusive supply [1]. Group 2: Fee Structure - 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 care and education fees and accommodation fees set at government-guided prices, while for-profit private kindergartens will have market-regulated prices for these fees and other service charges [1]. Group 3: Monitoring and Evaluation - Local development and reform departments are required to collaborate with education, finance, and health departments to monitor kindergarten fees, understand industry dynamics, and assess operational conditions [2]. - The notice mandates regular evaluations of fee management methods, items, and standards, with a review cycle not exceeding three years, to ensure timely adjustments and optimizations of related policies [2]. Group 4: Implementation and Coordination - The National Development and Reform Commission will work with relevant departments to guide local authorities in formulating or revising regional kindergarten fee management methods, ensuring alignment between fee policies and free policies, and implementing tax and fee reduction policies [2]. - There will be a focus on strengthening inter-departmental collaboration, public communication, and supervision to address societal concerns and facilitate smooth policy implementation [2].

Core Viewpoint - The notification issued by the National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Finance aims to standardize kindergarten charging policies to ensure affordable early childhood education and support the public welfare nature of preschool education [2][3]. Summary by Sections Background of the Notification - A scientifically reasonable kindergarten charging policy is essential for quality preschool education and reflects its public welfare attributes. The notification is a response to the upcoming Preschool Education Law effective from June 2025, which outlines regulations for charging management, standards, and supervision [2]. Main Content of the Notification - The notification includes several key points: 1. Standardization of charging items, allowing kindergartens to charge for care and education fees, accommodation fees, care fees for childcare services, service fees, and agency fees [3]. 2. Classification of charging management methods, with public and non-profit private kindergartens following government-guided pricing, while for-profit private kindergartens will have market-regulated prices [3]. 3. Principles for setting charging standards based on costs after deducting government inputs and donations, considering local economic conditions and service types [3]. 4. Establishment of a mechanism for evaluating and optimizing charging policies, requiring regular assessments of charging management and standards [3]. 5. Implementation of a directory management system for kindergarten charges, ensuring transparency and prohibiting charges not listed in the directory [3]. Characteristics of the Notification - The notification emphasizes: 1. The public welfare nature of non-profit private kindergartens, ensuring reasonable pricing through government guidance [5]. 2. Encouragement for public kindergartens to improve educational quality by allowing them to set specific charges within a guided framework [5]. 3. Regulation of for-profit private kindergartens to prevent excessive profit-seeking behavior and ensure reasonable fees [5]. 4. Encouragement for kindergartens to provide childcare services by allowing them to set care fees based on education fees [5]. Requirements for Regulating Charging Behavior - The notification addresses issues of irregular charging practices by: 1. Establishing a local directory for service and agency fees, limiting kindergartens to charge only for items listed [7]. 2. Mandating kindergartens to create and publicly disclose their own charging directories [7]. 3. Prohibiting fees under various names that are not explicitly allowed, such as for preparatory classes or through third-party organizations [7]. Implementation Assurance - To ensure the notification's effective implementation, relevant departments will collaborate to develop local charging management methods, enhance public awareness, and conduct supervision [8].

Core Viewpoint - The joint notice issued by the National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Finance aims to enhance the accessibility and quality of preschool education while reducing the financial burden on families and improving the fertility support policy framework [1][2]. Group 1: Policy Framework - The notice emphasizes the public welfare nature of preschool education and outlines measures to standardize fee items, improve fee management methods, clarify principles for setting fee standards, and establish a mechanism for evaluating and optimizing fee policies [1]. - It introduces a catalog system and strengthens the supervision of fee collection practices to ensure reasonable formation of fee standards [1]. Group 2: Fee Structure - 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 education and accommodation fees guided by government pricing, while for-profit private kindergartens will have market-regulated prices for these fees [1]. Group 3: 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 notice mandates regular evaluations of fee management methods, items, and standards, with a review cycle not exceeding three years [2]. Group 4: Implementation and Coordination - The National Development and Reform Commission will guide local authorities in revising regional kindergarten fee management methods and ensuring the alignment of fee policies with free policies [2]. - There will be a focus on strengthening inter-departmental collaboration, public communication, and supervision to ensure smooth policy implementation and address societal concerns [2].

Core Viewpoint - The notice issued by the National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Finance aims to improve the kindergarten fee policy, emphasizing the regulation of charging behaviors and ensuring transparency in financial practices [1] Group 1: Fee Regulation - Kindergartens are prohibited from charging fees under the guise of interest classes or other similar names, apart from the standard educational and care fees [1] - Local authorities are required to guide kindergartens in establishing sound financial, accounting, and asset management systems to accurately record costs and income from different class types [1] Group 2: Charging Practices - Fees can be collected monthly, quarterly, or per semester, but pre-collection across semesters is not allowed [1] - Agreements between kindergartens and parents must clearly outline fee standards, collection methods, and refund policies [1] Group 3: Prohibited Practices - Kindergartens are not allowed to charge any fees linked to enrollment under any name, including donations for educational assistance [1] - The involvement of third-party organizations in directly collecting fees from parents is strictly forbidden [1]