The State Development and Reform Commission and two other departments issued a notice on improving the nursery fee policy.

The notice mentions the need for sound supporting measures. Localities should coordinate the development of financial subsidies and fee policies, continuously improve the cost-sharing mechanism for preschool education, ensure the integration of fee and free policies, and combine the improvement of fee policies with the enhancement of service quality. Support and guarantee the operation of kindergartens, implement relevant tax and fee reduction policies, and set prices for water, electricity, gas, and heating in kindergartens in accordance with residential prices. Education administrative departments at the county level and above should organize the recognition of inclusive private kindergartens in accordance with the local recognition criteria, and regularly publish and update the list of various types of kindergartens in the area.