ECE Parents’ Council

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We’re a non-political group that represents parents and caregivers of children in ECE services in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The ECE Parents’ Council advocates for the inclusion of parents’ views in ECE to improve standards for tamariki, and ensure access is available to high-quality and affordable education and care.

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We have more than 1,200 members.
Our website is MyECE.org.nz
Media are welcome to contact us.

News stories, submissions, press releases, and presentations

Press release: Parents Reject ECE Deregulation: “Children’s Safety Is Not Optional
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 1:05 pm

Newspaper article: Wellington families pay more for childcare than rest of NZ

Press release on Minister Seymour’s Intention to Reduce and Eliminate many Standards: Parents Alarmed by Optional Standards Proposal

Submission on Regulations: Our submission to the Ministry for Regulation

News article: An early childhood centre in Rotorua, the Ole Schoolhouse, has won the inaugural Parents’ Choice Award out of more than 4,000 Early Childhood Education services across the country. SunLive – The Bay’s News First

Newspaper article: Teachers, parents fear review of early childhood education will be ‘wrecking ball’ for sector | Stuff

Newspaper article on childcare shortage: ‘Harder to find daycare than a job’: Mum’s 60km commute with two toddlers | The Post

Press release: Parents Expect Children To Have Fully Qualified Teachers But Are Often Short-Changed | Scoop News

News article: Overlooked’ parents form new ECE Parents Council | Stuff

Press release: Parents’ views are overlooked in early childhood education policy. But that is about to change with the formation of the ECE Parents Council.

Video: Parents and children can have horrific experiences in NZ childcare – Why as parents we need to know what’s going on and be listened to – youtube.com – ECE Parents’ Council Spokesperson addresses the 2024 National Summit on the Future for Children in ECE.

Press release: My ECE to Help Parents Make Informed Early Education Choices | Scoop News

Press release: Making Choices in Early Childhood Education a Gamble | Scoop News

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Join the Parents Council

Are you are parent, grandparent, or caregiver of a child under 6 years?    

Join the ECE Parents Council.   You will receive:

  • A monthly newsletter (free)
  • Survey invitations and notifications of important changes in ECE

We promise not to spam you with rubbish, just useful information.