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Why ECEs need to take cyber risks seriously

April 8th 2026 Digital tools now play a crucial role in the day to day running of early childhood centres. Enrolment systems, payroll, attendance tracking, parent communication apps, and stored records all rely Read more

Learning through Visual Art: Sketching Chicks

April 8th 2026 Take a blank sheet of paper and try drawing something. For many adults, it’s unexpectedly nerve-wracking. What do you draw? Where do you start? Overthinking quickly takes Read more

5 Percent to Secure Our Children’s Future

March 3rd 2026 Simon Laube, ECC CEO, says Government funding for the sector has not been keeping up with inflation. Since 2019, this has equated to a drop in funding by more than 11 percent in real terms. Growing Read more

Compliance is not the Enemy; Confusion is

March 2nd 2026 Early childhood education has a long memory. Leaders remember the fear years, the uncertain years, the “are we doing this right?” years. And here’s the uncomfortable truth: most of what the Read more

Supporting Blind Low Vision Children in ECE

March 2nd 2026 In New Zealand there are many blind low vision children who experience difficulty transitioning into and out of ECEs. There is also lack of training or professional development for teachers in relati Read more

Noticing Children Who May Need Extra Support in ECE, Without Labels or Guesswork

February 2nd 2026 In early learning settings, difference is normal. Some children may benefit from extra support for attention, communication, sensory needs, or behaviour. Often the hardest part is knowing what to Read more

Dance: More than Just Music and Movement

December 1st 2025 Often in early learning settings dance comes as an add-on to music, as suggested by the phrase ‘Music and Movement’, but there is more to dance than this. This article considers the benefits of Read more

The Hidden Cost of Outdated Fee Schedules

November 25th 2025 In today’s economic climate, every dollar counts for families and services alike. With rent, insurance, and wage costs rising faster than government contributions, private revenue from fees has nev Read more

Celebrating 20 Years of Support for New Zealand’s Early Childhood Sector

November 4th 2025 In 2005, after owning and operating Strawberry Fields childcare centres in Auckland, I founded New Zealand Childcare Finance - a specialist finance company to help early childhood operators access Read more

Te Kete Rangimārie: Our Story

October 28th 2025 Rangimārie: 1. (noun) a state of peacefulness, harmony and acceptance. Te Kete: 1. (noun) the basket or kit. Tōtara Kids Early Learning Centre is the realisation of Elise’s lifelong dream to own Read more
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