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We have concern about the recommendations set out in the Ministry of Regulation’s Regulatory Review of Early Childhood Education released on Wednesday 18 December. We believe if implemented, the recommendations will undermine the quality and safety of ECE services. Learn more
Learn more about Letter to Minister re: concerns about ECE Regulatory Review recommendations
A review of early childhood regulations says poor compliance in the sector is putting children at risk of harm. Amanda Coulston from Kindergartens Aotearoa spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Learn more
Learn more about Kindergartens Aotearoa on ECE regulations review
RNZ article 18 December 2024 Learn more
Learn more about Kindergarten group fears rule overhaul will lower standards
OPINION: Early childhood education takes place at the most important period in a child’s life, when the most learning occurs and when the foundation for all future learning is set. Learn more
Learn more about Policy changes in ECE have cost sector years of progress
Kindergartens Aotearoa is concerned about the safety of babies and young children in home based early education and care services. Learn more
Learn more about Kindergartens Aotearoa Opposes Lower Standards For Homebased Services
As a collective of early childhood education (ECE) service providers operating 257 licensed services across the country (1), we have considerable experience working with the regulations across government institutions, regional councils and territorial authorities. Learn more
Learn more about Submission to ECE regulatory review
Early childhood education (ECE) is the first sector to be scrutinised by the government’s new Ministry of Regulation. Learn more
Learn more about Opinion piece: ECE - an investment in our future
decades of progress has been reversed as the government’s move to reduce qualified relief and fixed term teachers’ pay to the minimum wage takes effect. Learn more
Learn more about Kindergartens Decry Government Moves To Cut Pay
Private centres are trying to use the government’s review of regulations to drive down quality and reduce teachers’ pay so they can make greater profits from taxpayer funds. Learn more
Learn more about Early Childhood Council Submission A Cynical Attempt To Drive Down Standards
The National Party’s plan to fund tax cuts by wiping the 20 hours free early childhood funding for two year olds is a dismaying and backwards move Learn more
Learn more about Kindergartens Dismayed By National’s Plan To Scrap 20 Hours Free To Two Year Olds
Kindergartens Aotearoa urges the Government to focus future spending on a holistic approach to families to ensure that all children have a great start in life. Learn more
Learn more about Budget funding delivers an effective cut to early childhood education
We welcome the government move to increase benefits in six weeks’ time, with all benefits going up by $20 a week, and further increases next April bringing total rises of up to $55 a week. Learn more
Learn more about Kindergartens Welcome Increase In Focus On Children
We welcomes the Government announcements relating to early childhood education. Learn more
Learn more about Early Childhood Education – A Tangible And Positive Difference For Children
We welcome the news that the government is trying to help parents with childcare fees but is concerned that many families will miss out because of the way the scheme is designed and administered. Learn more
Learn more about Family Boost Policy Could Miss Target Group
