About Us
We are the leading body for childcare centre owners and managers in the ECE sector, representing more than 1,500 centres across New Zealand. We support and encourage the provision of quality early childhood education and care services.
Our Purpose
The Early Childhood Council (ECC) has been supporting and advocating for the early learning sector in Aotearoa New Zealand since 1992.
We are a not-for-profit incorporated society that provide our members with:
Events and professional development opportunities.
Resources and advice on setting up and running a centre.
Access to discounts and other benefits through our Preferred Supplier Programme and app.
A voice into government and education networks on what’s important to the early learning sector.
Our Team
Simon Laube, Chief Executive Officer
Rachel Luo, Events & Marketing Advisor
Katina Beauchamp, Senior Strategic Advisor
Ingrid Crispin, Member Benefits Advisor
Tracey Miles, Accounts & Administration Officer
Our Executive Committee
Michelle Bosch, President
Allen Court, Committee Member
Danielle Fisher, Committee Member
Allan Wendelborn, Patron
Annabel Sloss, Vice-President
Fitu Ah-Young, Committee Member
Anna Ryder, Committee Member
Margie Blackwood, Patron
Dianna Jenkinson, Secretary
Vicki Hill, Committee Member
Sue Kurtovich, Patron
Constitution and Rules
The ECC is governed by its Constitution and Rules, which provides for an Executive Committee elected by members. The Executive Committee comprises a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, five Executive Members and up to three Patrons (elected by the life members).
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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.
Phone: 0800 742 742
Email: admin@ecc.org.nz
Floor 1, Petherick Tower,
38 Waring Taylor Street, Wellington
PO Box 5649, Wellington 6140,
New Zealand