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.
The arrangement between ECC and the CSC Buying Group means that you get access to a huge array of new supplier discounts that members can enjoy and share with all their staff.
Find a Preferred Supplier
Browse the supplier companies and helplines below that offer ECC members discounts on products and services, free legal or financial advice, and other benefits.
1Place
1Place helps to streamline complex ECE reporting through an easy-to-use software package built to meet the needs of centre compliance. 1Place partners with ECC to deliver the annual Wages and Salary survey.
ANZ
Whether you are looking to purchase or expand an existing childcare business, establish a new purpose-built centre, or review your current banking, ANZ can assist with flexible financing solutions, specialist banking expertise and invaluable connections to help you succeed.
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Black Door Law
Black Door Law is a boutique employment law firm which puts people at the centre of what we do. Our strength is the relationships we hold and build to create a true partnership. We work together with our clients to get the best possible tailored solution for them because every situation is different.
Buddle Findlay
Buddle Findlay is one of New Zealand's leading commercial law firms and the ECC's legal advisor on the Teachers' Pay Equity Claim.
Candidex
Candidex connects teachers with ECE centres, only they do it a little differently. As the Early Childhood Council’s preferred recruitment partner, Candidex provide an innovative and fit for purpose recruitment solution to ECE providers across New Zealand.
Gallagher Insurance
Gallagher (formerly Crombie Lockwood) offer flexible insurance options to cover the diverse risks associated with managing early childcare services and businesses and have been working with the New Zealand ECE sector for over 20 years.
Kindello
Kindello is revolutionising the way parents find and choose early childhood education, offering a centralised platform where parents can discover and book tours to centres instantly, tailored to their preferences. With real reviews from other parents, Kindello provides all options in one place.
Mercury
Mercury is helping move Aotearoa New Zealand to a low emissions future through generating electricity from 100% renewable sources: hydro, geothermal and wind. Whether you're after electricity, gas, broadband or mobile for your home our business, we've got you covered!
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New Zealand Childcare Finance
New Zealand Childcare Finance allows you to access your next bulk payments early for when you need it most. This facility is unique to the childcare sector and is proving very popular among ECC members.
Now Business
Founded in 2012 on the basis that New Zealanders deserve better from the telecommunications industry, Now is big on local, personalised service. We have the credentials to prove it too, having recently won Best Business Broadband Provider, Broadband Provider of the Year and Best Customer Support at the NZ Compare Awards.
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OfficeMax
OfficeMax provides a wide range of workplace products to create safe, flexible working and learning environments. Make fantastic savings via the scheme available to ECC Members only.
Rubiix Accountants
Rubiix Accountants provide accounting and taxation advice to help ensure your Early Childhood Education businesses remains profitable. Rubiix have been working with leading education providers in the ECE sector for many years and share a longstanding partnership with the Early Childhood Council.
Become a member
Membership with the Early Childhood Council unlocks a range of benefits for your service and its staff. Join more than 1,300 member centres in New Zealand and become a member today.
