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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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Learn to teach ECE with NZCA 

Join us in Blenheim for the 47th Annual NZCA conference and AGM

Register your interest in attending or submit a paper

Teacher Education

Qualify as an early childhood teacher

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

  • Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
  • National Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education, Pasifika)
Find out more

Professional Development

Further your knowledge and skills

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

  • Early Childhood Education Conference
  • Seminars for members
Find out more

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

  • NZCA press release - Growth in care of under twos highlights importance of quality
  • NZCA council member nominated for New Zealander of the Year
  • NZCA press release - Report outlines vision for high-quality early childhood education
  • NZCA press release - Let's recognise early childhood teachers on World Teachers Day
  • NZCA press release - Govt urged to maintain momentum on ECE qualification targets

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