About the ECE Parents’ Council Aotearoa
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.
We advocate for our voice as parents to be listened to by the Ministry of Education and the Government.
We stand for:
* Improvement in ECE regulations and licensing criteria, regular monitoring and checks of services, and stronger enforcement.
* Funding policies that ensure ECE is affordable to all families and every child can attend.
* High-quality practices and environments for children and their parents/ caregivers in ECE services.
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
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
