Learn what to look for when choosing an early childhood service.
A copy of the Kiwi Parent Guide to ECE is provided here for you.
There are also checklists for you to use when visiting or considering different types of licensed ECE services – and some other informal options such as babysitting.
Use these checklists, developed by experts, to make your assessment of service goodness and safety as part of choosing where and who to leave your child with.
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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
Below is a copy of the Checklist for Choosing an Early Childhood Education Service. Begin your search by going to the online National Register of
Parents are being urged to reduce the gamble with the quality of their child’s care by being more discerning with their choice of early childhood
Common advice to parents is to check the latest Education Review Office (ERO) report on an early childhood service before deciding to use it. But
Babysitting is not defined early childhood education, but many parents want to know about this option and some of the basic rules around who can
For stay-at-home parents and caregivers, playgroups can be a lifeline. Playgroups support families to connect with other families in their community, along with giving children
Home-based services are government funded organisations licensed with the Ministry of Education. There are many differently operated home-based ECE services. Some are run by franchises
Every early childhood service is legally required to have a child abuse policy – otherwise known as a child protection policy. But will your child
We will tell you about a significant breach of trust by registered early childhood centres considered to be safe and a professional service. In Ireland
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