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.
ECC Member Exclusive Webinar with Minister Seymour
Hear directly from the Minister about the ECE regulatory review and upcoming funding review.
Understanding Neurodiversity: Building a Curriculum for All
This workshop aims to enhance kaiako understanding of neurodiversity and equips them with strategies to create inclusive early learning environments for diverse learners.
Audit-Ready: Being Prepared for an MoE Funding Audit
In this workshop you will learn how to meet the requirements for funding and minimising risk from a funding audit.
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.
Kiddywinkles Early Learning Sets the Foundation for Primary School Success
Nurture a Kinder Aotearoa with SPCA
Musical Play for the Non-musical Teacher
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.
