Resources

Planning for ECE demand

Logan Whitelaw — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 03:00:59 GMT

I often find when speaking to people that they will make a comment along the lines of how it seems that new centres are "constantly popping up all over the place".

Strategic Plan for Early Learning Goal 1

SampleHubSpotUser@hubspot.com (Sample HubSpot User) — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 19:16:16 GMT

This is the second in a series of short articles to break down, analyse and question the implications of the Draft Strategic Plan for Early Learning 2019-29. In this article we’re looking at Goal 1: Quality is raised for children by improving regulated standards.

Strategic Plan for Early Learning

SampleHubSpotUser@hubspot.com (Sample HubSpot User) — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 01:22:27 GMT

This is the first in a series of short articles to break down, analyse and question the implications of Draft Strategic Plan for Early Learning – hereinafter referred to as the ‘Strategic Plan’. I’ll be tackling this from the point of view of existing centre owners, future centre owners and those that own an ECE building, purely because that’s my wheelhouse and I’m sure others will cover areas relating to teacher pay, funding and curriculum with greater insight than I can. This first article looks at pages 1-21 of the Strategic Plan and covers the introduction and overview sections.

To buy or build an ECE Centre - What's right for you?

SampleHubSpotUser@hubspot.com (Sample HubSpot User) — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 02:36:47 GMT

If you’ve decided that the early childhood sector is something you’d like to get into, and that running an ECE centre is the type of service that best suits you, the next decision is whether to build one from scratch or see what’s already out there for sale. To help you choose, here’s what you need to consider about both.

What does it cost to start a new ECE centre?

SampleHubSpotUser@hubspot.com (Sample HubSpot User) — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 02:53:00 GMT

Thinking of starting an early childhood education centre from the ground up? Here’s some information on the costs involved to get started.

Tips for designing & building a new ECE centre

SampleHubSpotUser@hubspot.com (Sample HubSpot User) — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 03:07:00 GMT

If it’s your dream to design and build your very own, brand new early childhood education centre you probably have some sort of idea in mind of what it will be like. While it’s great to have vision, the many regulations that rule over the sector may see you making some compromises. Before you start, here are our tip and considerations to help you find the best solution.

What Would Changes To Staff Or Space Ratios Mean For Your ECE Centre

SampleHubSpotUser@hubspot.com (Sample HubSpot User) — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 21:08:00 GMT

In April, the Minister of Education, Chris Hipkins, announced the terms of reference for a 10-year Early Learning Strategic Plan to be developed jointly with a Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG).

The terms of reference for the plan explain that the MAG may consider any matter relating to the early learning sector, such as policies around funding, regulation and support and the curriculum.

New Build versus Conversion

SampleHubSpotUser@hubspot.com (Sample HubSpot User) — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 20:23:00 GMT

So you’ve found a great site for your new childcare centre – it’s got all you’ve ever wanted. The kids are going to love it here. And there’s a lovely house already on site. Wouldn’t it be great if you could just convert it? Maybe add an extension to the back? Surely that will be cheaper and easier than knocking it down and starting from scratch?

Resource Consents, Notification and Neighbours Approvals

SampleHubSpotUser@hubspot.com (Sample HubSpot User) — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 20:05:00 GMT

A common feature of any new or altered ECE centre is the council resource consent process. It can feel daunting even to those who are familiar with it – the most complicated part is often the notification process. This article aims to demystify the bureaucratic and give you a basic understanding of why some applications are notified and some are not.

Is Your Property Lead Safe? - Something To Be Taken Seriously

SampleHubSpotUser@hubspot.com (Sample HubSpot User) — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 20:25:00 GMT

We’ve probably all heard of ‘lead paint’ and are aware that it is not safe. But why was it used at all, why is it so dangerous, and why is it still an issue for childcare centres today? Throughout human history lead has proved itself to be an incredibly useful metal. It does not rust and is highly malleable. It has been put to all sorts of uses such as pottery, painting, cosmetics, piping, batteries, roofing, radiation shielding, the list goes on.