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The Kiwi Parent Guide to Early Childhood Education
The Kiwi Parent Guide to Early Childhood Education is for anyone considering using an early childhood service for the first time or changing their current
Your child is very precious to you, we understand.
It’s a big leap of faith and trust to place your baby or young child with strangers – whether for a few hours a day or more than 40 hours a week.
We’ve sourced the best articles and guidance to help you be better informed about the range of services, what to expect, how to manage, and so on.
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The Kiwi Parent Guide to Early Childhood Education is for anyone considering using an early childhood service for the first time or changing their current
The My ECE Guide to Regulations and Licensing Criteria for Early Childhood Education Services brings together the main legal requirements for centres and home-based services
The Code of Children’s Rights in Early Childhood Education is informed by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child 1992 (an international
The Parents’ Choice Awards – “Celebrating the best ECE services for children and families”. The Parents’ Choice Awards This is an annual award to recognise
Below is a copy of the My ECE Parents Checklist for you to use. But first begin your search by going to the online National
Make your complaint by going to the online confidential form here. Reporting the service Should a service not be up to scratch (see the rules
Minimum adult-to-child ratios (adult:child ratios) – that is the minimum number of adults to a specific number of children – are specified in regulation. Who
Gun play, superhero and weapon play is something that often children self-initiate. As parents and teachers, we need to have an understanding of why children
We advise parents to check on staff qualifications to make sure those responsible for their child are appropriately qualified to do so. Should you be
The WINZ Childcare subsidy is the main form of financial assistance available to help New Zealand families pay the cost of childcare. Families getting the
The ECE Parents Council is a group promoting the inclusion of parent and family views in the sector, to improve standards and quality for all children.
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