This publication outlines the Government of New Zealand's new plans and policies for the administration of early childhood care and education. Specific features are discussed in detail in sections concerning: (1) early childhood care and education at the local level, specifically management structures and responsibilities, the use of Crown land,…

Prepared for the World Bank, this report provides information on the development of early childhood services (ECS) in New Zealand and funding arrangements for ECS. Following an introductory description of the nation of New Zealand, the report discusses the historical context for the development of ECS. It is noted that the government's ad hoc…

The Early Childhood Development Unit, a government agency located in Aotearoa, New Zealand, promotes and encourages the development and provision of quality, accessible, and culturally appropriate early childhood services. The Unit operates in six activity or output areas. First, to increase access to early childhood education, in 1991-92 the unit…

This overview of the research on the educational outcomes of early childhood education and care focuses on issues and research of particular relevance to New Zealand. It explores the effects of early childhood education duration, type, and quality on the outcomes for children, comparing studies done in the United States and elsewhere to the…