National Development and Reform Commission and two other departments: strictly prohibit third-party organizations from directly charging fees to parents of young children.

The notice mentions that the development and reform, education, and finance departments in various regions should guide kindergartens to establish sound financial, accounting, and asset management systems, differentiate and accurately record the costs and revenues of different classes, truthfully provide relevant information, and cooperate in carrying out cost investigations or audits. Related fees can be charged on a monthly, quarterly, or semester basis, but prepayment across semesters is not allowed. Kindergartens should guide parents to sign agreements, clearly stating the fee standards, payment methods, and refund procedures. Fees other than tuition fees or childcare fees should not be charged under the names of preschool transition classes, interest classes, after-school training, or parent-child special classes. It is prohibited to charge any tuition fees related to admission directly to parents under any pretext, collect any fees through parent committees, or introduce third-party organizations to directly charge parents of young children fees.