New figures show the early childhood education sector remained largely
Waiting times for early childhood education have dropped across the
New ECE services are opening at pace across Aotearoa –
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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Childcare fees increased 6.9% in the 6 months after the FamilyBoost policy took effect, why and what will happen next?
19 February, 2025. The OECE.
Childcare fees rose sharply by 6.9% in the first 6 months after the FamilyBoost policy took effect from 1 July 2024 (The Post). This means that many childcare providers recognised their custom
Accounting and Financial Terms Explained for ECE Service Providers.
Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable: See “Ledger” below.
Accounting Reports: See definitions below for each of:
Balance Sheet – same as Statement of Financial Position
Cash flow report
Flow of Funds
Income and Expenditure Repo
Packing a lunch‑box sounds simple, but for parents with young children – or anyone doing it for the first time – it quickly becomes an everyday task full of questions: What kind of lunch‑box is best? Should I wrap the food? How much is enough? What’s safe? What does the ECE service expect?
These tips help take the uncertainty out of lunch‑box prep, making it easier, safer, and more straightforward for you and your child.
Wednesday 28 May 2025. Press Release: OECE. The Office of Early Childhood Education (OECE) fears sweeping – and sudden – changes to the pay parity
Job Description for a Head Teacher, Room Leader, or Home-based Visiting Teacher.
Here is a template to help guide you in preparing a job description that matches your service’s philosophy and reflects the position. This person will have additional responsibilities compared with other qualified and unqualified staff and educators.
If you wou
Safeguarding Children from Abuse.
Does your early childhood service have a whistle-blowing policy? Having a whistle-blowing policy can help to give confidence in the safety of an early childhood setting and keep it safe for children.
Furthermore, there are some additional ways to ensure a service is a safe place from abuse for children.
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