New data shows a dramatic decline in regulatory action against
The ECE sector has delivered an unexpected bright spot in
A young child was left alone in a locked early
Who is Who and Does What in Relation to the
This article provides an easy-to-read discussion about primary caregiving in early childhood centres. It covers some common questions and concerns relating to a primary caregiving system.
The main reason why early childhood services go for this particular organisational model of staffing is they are concerned for
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Call for a Unified Pay Scale Hugo van Stratum: Speech at the ECE Teacher Pay mass meeting. Wellington. July 14, 2019. Kia ora I am
Not Doing Enough to Promote Sign Language September 4, 2013. A report from the Human Rights Commission says that early childhood education services and schools
Recorded complaints against early childhood services made to the Ministry of Education have risen by more than a quarter, from 339 in 2017 to 430
Dr Sarah Alexander warns systemic failures in New Zealand’s early childhood education put children at risk, citing the Christchurch chemical burns incident and urging lessons be learned from it.
Getting a call that your baby or young child has been seriously injured — or worse, has died — is something no parent should ever expect from a licensed early childhood service. Yet it happens.
On Friday afternoon, 5 December 2025, at a Christchurch centre licensed for 88 children, a corrosive substance was poured down a playground slide. Several children suffered chemical burns, prompting a major emergency response. By Monday, the centre had reopened as usual.
Credit is due to the service operator for informing parents and accepting responsibility.
Mistakes can happen — many of us have, at some point, reached for the wrong product when cleaning or fixing something.
Insurance Issues Influence Position on ECE Centres Opening for Children. April 23, 2020. On Sunday 19th April, a quiet news day and on the eve
Farm Visit with Children.
While the animals may not be as exotic as the ones you find in a zoo, going to a farm can still be a great day out.
It can be especially good for smaller children as they can usually get closer to the animals.
Try these ideas to increase the learning potential of your visit.
Talk about the animals you might
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