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.
Building Cultural Capability
Transform the culture of your service through leadership and create an equitable place for all tamariki to thrive.
Regulation and Compliance
Cutting through the legal-speak and jargon to help you understand and comply with the rules and regulations in the ECE sector.
ECC Webinar: Preventing Winter Illnesses in Early Childhood Centres
Providing you the latest information and updates on Winter illnesses so you can protect tamariki and whānau this year.
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 news and media releases published by the Early Childhood Council.