What we do
The Early Childhood Council supports members with professional development, events, expert advice, tools and resources, discounted products and services, and advocates for the early learning sector.
Just like the sector, our membership is diverse and comprises of community-owned centres, private centres, and voluntary groups from a range of locations across the country.
Join now to access all member benefits and be a part of our supportive and collaborative network!
Upcoming Events
View our upcoming online and in-person events.
2025 Post-Budget Briefing for ECE
Explaining and analysing the Budget 2025 announcement and providing context and implications for the ECE sector.
E hoe tō waka - Continued growth in te reo Māori
Gain some practical tips for continued growth in te reo Māori and re-think how we use and engage with Māori pedagogical strategies.
A Deeper Dive: Child Protection Practice in ECE Settings
In this session we will look in more depth at some of the common scenarios faced in ECE settings and practical solutions to help you navigate them.
Key ECE Topics & Resources
Explore information and resources essential for operating your centre. You will find policy templates, guideliness, checklists, and more on an extensive range of topics.
Incident Register
Make recording accidents and incidents easy with ECC's Incident Register. This pad with detachable carbon copy pages allows you to meet all requirements for child reporting and the Health and Safety in Employment Act.
Latest news
Keep up with the latest media releases and articles published by the Early Childhood Council.
Why Child Protection Training Matters More Than Ever in ECE
Teacher registration funding is a positive step
ECE regulation change timeline welcomed by providers
Interested in becoming a member?
Membership with the Early Childhood Council unlocks a range of benefits for your service and its staff. Join more than 1,500 member centres in New Zealand and become a member today.
