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.
Christchurch Centre Manager Network Meeting
An exclusive networking meeting for ECC member centre managers and owners in Christchurch.
Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2024
ECC Awards 2024
The inaugural ECC Awards will take place at our annual Gala Dinner. These awards are an opportunity to recognize and honor the exceptional contributions, dedication, and hard work of our members.
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.
Education Review Office pragmatism will really help the sector while the Regulation Review is underway
Country Kindy to stay open
Country Kindy’s fate in Ministry of Education’s hands
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.