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.
He Māpuna te Tamaiti: Supporting Social and Emotional Competence in Early Learning
This workshop explores the He Māpuna te Tamaiti resource, highlighting the main themes of children's social and emotional development, intentional teaching, and positively reframing behaviour.
Policyhub: Curriculum – MoE Draft Guidance
Covering the latest analysis on opt in/out rates, funding changes in 2024 and strategies to ensure your centre is in the best possible position.
Managing Challenging Conversations
Gain the confidence and skills you need to manage challenging conversations and conflict in the workplace
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 news and media releases published by the Early Childhood Council.