What we do
The Early Childhood Council supports members with professional development, events, expert advice, tools and resources, discounted products and services, and advocates for the early learning sector.
Just like the sector, our membership is diverse and comprises of community-owned centres, private centres, and voluntary groups from a range of locations across the country.
Join now to access all member benefits and be a part of our supportive and collaborative network!
Upcoming Events
View our upcoming online and in-person events.
Introduction to Kōwhiti Whakapae
Explaining what Kōwhiti Whakapae is and how to maximize its use to fostering connections to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, 'Te Whāriki' principles, inclusion, and identity, language, and culture.
Effectively Building and Managing your Centre's Website
Learn how you can solve common website challenges without the help of a developer, featuring a real-life case study and demo of Rocketspark.
ECE Funding Administration for Centre Managers
Providing insights into the ECE funding system, focusing on reducing administrative tasks to help you meet funding requirements while prioritizing outcomes for children.
Key ECE Topics & Resources
Explore information and resources essential for operating your centre. You will find policy templates, guideliness, checklists, and more on an extensive range of topics.
Incident Register
Make recording accidents and incidents easy with ECC's Incident Register. This pad with detachable carbon copy pages allows you to meet all requirements for child reporting and the Health and Safety in Employment Act.
Latest news
Keep up with the latest media releases and articles published by the Early Childhood Council.
ECE clarifications welcome, but there’s more work to do in the regulation review
Using New Zealand Sign Language to Support Diverse Communities
How The Castle Streamlined its Website with Rocketspark
Interested in becoming a member?
Membership with the Early Childhood Council unlocks a range of benefits for your service and its staff. Join more than 1,500 member centres in New Zealand and become a member today.
