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ECE Regulatory Review

Information regarding the ECE Regulatory Review led by the Ministry for Regulation.

Pay Parity

Information on ECC's voice to government and the sector on Pay Parity issues, and how you can be involved.

Child Protection

Tools to help you develop a child protection policy and safety-check the people working with your centre's children

Wages and Salaries Survey

Insights and data for centre employers and employees on fair and reasonable wages.

Business Planning

Tips and resources to help you tailor your centre's business plan and comply with regulation

Financial Management

Tools and reports to help you manage cash flow, budget, profit and loss statement, and your balance sheet

Events

The Early Childhood Council offers professional development for ECE centre owners, managers and teachers. We run both online and in-person events for the sector.

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Online workshops

Online workshops designed specifically for the ECE sector

Webinars

Informational webinars on the latest issues and topics affecting the sector

Igniting the Fire Within

Registrations are now open for the ECC Conference 2025! This event is dedicated to inspiring and empowering leaders in the early learning sector.

ECE Learning Unlimited

Access all of our online professional professional development in the ECC Learning Centre

Rubiix Lunch n Learn Webinars

Bite-sized informational webinars on topical issues

New Zealand Childcare Finance Policyhub

Get informed and involved on upcoming policy updates, changes and submissions.

Preferred Suppliers

Preferred Supplier Programme

Discounted goods and services and other benefits from a range of preferred suppliers, including companies that provide members with free legal or financial advice.

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About the Preferred Supplier Programme

The ECC Preferred Supplier Programme provides ECC members access to a range of goods and services from ECC-contracted Preferred Suppliers at favourable rates and may include additional benefits to the ECC.

Early Childhood Council App

The ECC App gives members access to discounts and special pricing, displays upcoming events, and for employers it gives you a quicker way to contact our exclusive helplines, all in one place.

Exclusive Helplines

Access our member helplines for employment law and financial advice.

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News & Media

News and Media

Keep up with the latest news and media releases published by the Early Childhood Council.

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He Wā Whakahirahira: Celebrating Matariki at Kimihia

As Matariki approached this year, our journey at Kimihia became one of deep collaboration, reflection, and celebration.

Sensory Play in ECE

Squish, squelch, spin, splash, squeeze, scoop, shake, drop, smear, toss, spray, and ooze – young children find immense joy in discovering their world through their senses.

Why ECE Centres Need to be Audit-Ready

Currently I am observing what seems to be an increasing focus on funding audits by the Ministry of Education. Even small errors, like a missing parent signature or a tick box, can result in funding being claimed back, which is why having good systems in place makes such a big difference.

Drains for Rains

In 2024, as part of our enviro vision to be a more sustainable centre and to teach our tamariki to be lifelong kaitiaki (guardians of our environment), Ko te Aroha Children’s Centre in Masterton began a “Drains for Rains” project – and what a fantastic project it was and continues to be!

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Food Act and ECE

Food Act and ECE Centres

Childcare centres that provide food need to meet compliance requirements such as verification, competency, and record-keeping. Find essential documents to maintain food safety standards, helping your centre to provide nourishing, safe and hygienic meals for children.

Staying food-safe in your centre

The Food Act 2014 was established to protect consumers and users of food from safety risks. Childcare centres that provide food need to meet compliance requirements such as verification, competency, and record-keeping.

All early childhood education centres that provide food must meet the requirements of National Programme 2 and need to make sure the food they serve is safe. Some centres need to be registered and verified and ensure they are compliant with food safety requirements. This includes keeping records that demonstrate food is stored and prepared safely.

Members can access the essential templates and guidance to help you develop a food safety policy or address specific areas like staff competency, storage, cleaning, or hazard control.

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Pay Parity

Member-only resources

Below is a sample of resources available free to members. Members can log in to the Member Portal to see the full list of templates, guidelines and other resources.