An overview of the different child care services available to families, including centre based care and in-home care options, and how families can access them.
Information for parents trying to determine the best time to put their child in a child care service for the first time including personality factors to consider.
It is important to compare the pros and cons of the different types of child care.
Being the new kid on the block can be a daunting experience for young children. To help your tyke get off to a great start, here are some ways to prepare them for life at care.
A definition of high quality early childhood education and care based on the experience of researchers, early childhood providers, parents and experts in the field.
A few key things you need to make sure are done before you pack up for the silly season.
Tips and tricks for successfully incorporating grandparents in your child care arrangements, including payment, checking in, rules, guidelines and more.
Te Kura provides learning programmes for pre-schoolers who can’t attend another early childhood education service.
Kohanga Reo are language nests that care for young children in a Maori cultural environment and there’s a focus on social development for all ages.
PORSE is a home-based child care and education and training business founded in 1990 by Jenny Yule.
Child care strategies for families who work outside normal business hours.
Xmas Message from the team at CareforKids.co.nz.
Five thoughtful thank you gifts for your child’s early educator.
The ERO’s What Matters Most Guide is a useful tool for families considering early education options.
5 things you’ll see in a happy child care service and why this is important.
Five top tips from the experts at Guardian Education and Kids & Co clinical psychology on how to identify and choose the best early education setting for your child and what factors are most important.
How early educators can work to support children to transition to big school.
New research from Canada has shown that boys who start child care early may be more likely to finish high school and be financially successful.
Early childhood services are a supportive and nurturing environment for preschool-aged children to learn about kindness and respect.
Learn why it is important to have a back up plan in case your usual child care falls through and how to develop a range of contingencies to suit different circumstances.
Strategies for hosting a successful video chat with grandparents and staying connected for families who have been separated by COVID-19.
The Curiosity Approach a relatively new early education pedagogy which aims to foster children’s awe and wonder through beautiful environments and simple non-prescriptive play equipment.
Pregnancy is the perfect time to start thinking and planning your child care strategy, how to access government payments and choose a child care provider.
Artificial intelligence is making great inroads in early education, some of the apps and technologies changing the face of parenting.
9 ways to identify a high-quality early education service and how to choose the best service for your child and family.
The Early Learning Action Plan outlines a series of initiatives to boost qualifications among our early education workforce. Learn what changes are planned.
Erin Maloney the founding director of high quality home based care provider Tiny Nation, explains why home based care is great for for young children.
Learn how to boost your child’s natural immunity and keep them well over the winter months while they are in care.
Budget 2020 delivered a significant pay increase to teachers working in early education centres to bring them closer to their colleagues in kindergartens and primary schools.
Rainbow Corner Flat Bush Early Learning Centre is extending it's operating hours in an attempt to better meet the child care needs of working families.
Home based care is a flexible way of delivering high quality early childhood education and care services in a home based setting.
After extensive consultation with the early childhood sector, families and whanau the government’s Early Learning Action Plan has been released.
Strategies for easing separation anxiety and settling children into care.
Early childhood educators work hard all year to provide our children with safe, stimulating and fun experiences, and now is the season to give a little back.
ShakeOut the national earthquake drill and tsunami hikoi teaches all New Zealanders what to do when a natural disaster strikes.
Charity, KidsCan, is running a pilot programme to support around 950 needy under fives in early childhood centres in Northland, Auckland and Hawke's Bay.