Shop and Resources

Shop Resources

Explore information and resources essential for operating your centre.

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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.

Becoming a Preferred Supplier

News & Media

News and Media

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

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Why Child Protection Training Matters More Than Ever in ECE

Child protection is not just a policy; it's a daily practice, a culture, and a collective responsibility in every early childhood education (ECE) centre.

Teacher registration funding is a positive step

Today’s announcement that the Government will fund teacher registration fees for three years is very welcome, says the Early Childhood Council.

ECE regulation change timeline welcomed by providers

The Early Childhood Council is welcoming today’s announcement of confirmed changes to the regulation of early childhood education and care.

Kiddywinkles Early Learning Sets the Foundation for Primary School Success

A child's preparedness for primary school begins long before they step into a classroom. Each year, their knowledge, social skills, oral communication, literacy, and numeracy develop, ensuring they are well-equipped to accelerate their learning.

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