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Te Tari Puna Ora o Aotearoa / NZ Childcare Association

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We support high quality early childhood education through teacher education, professional development, advocacy and membership services.

Haere Mai

Haere Mai!

E tautoko ana mātou i te mātauranga kōhungahunga mā roto o te mātauranga kaiako, te whakawhanaketanga ngaio, te tautoko ā-kupu me ngā ratonga mō ā mātou mema.

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Be Inspired. Bachelor of Teaching (ECE). 

Be inspired

Applications are open for our Bachelor of Teaching (ECE).

Teacher Education

Qualify as an early childhood teacher

Qualify as an early childhood teacher with one of New Zealand’s leading providers:

  • Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) 
  • National Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education, Pasifika)


 

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Professional Development

Further your knowledge and skills

Our latest development opportunities for early childhood teachers, managers and centres:

  • Ministry-funded professional development 
  • Early Childhood Education Conference
  • Seminars for members

 

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Become a Member

Support and advice, discounts and latest sector news

Find out more about the benefits of membership:

  • ECE news direct to your inbox
  • Money saving discount schemes 
  • 0800 employer advice and support line
  • Latest early childhood sector information

 

 

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Recent activities

  • New early childhood degree offered in 14 regions
  • Increased participation at the expense of quality
  • NZCA degree given formal approval
  • US research shows link between early childhood education and long term economic success
  • Join our advocacy campaign ' Children in childcare deserve 100%'
  • Linda Mitchell & Margaret Carr release paper - Qualified teachers in early childhood centres do we need them

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