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WELCOME TO CHILDCARE ADVISOR – AN ONLINE COMMUNITY FOR NZ PARENTS

Childcare Advisor is a helpful resource to assist New Zealand parents with making informed decisions for their children. We realise that as a parent, you are faced with many options when it comes to your child’s development – right through from pregnancy, to baby care, finding the right day care centre, then on to kindergarten and primary school.  We make all these choices easier on Childcare Advisor, providing you with advice and resources, child care reviews, and the latest updates on childcare in the NZ media.

Not only do we provide you with information, but we also encourage you to get involved with other NZ parents and become part of our Childcare Community! Take a couple of minutes to create an account or log in with Facebook, and then you can begin submitting reviews, ratings, and recommendations – using your personal experience to help other proactive parents make wise choices for their children.

Childcare Advisor has compiled an extensive child care directory to help you find childcare providers in Auckland and all throughout New Zealand, and we welcome your comments and feedback on these organisations.

As parents ourselves,we are passionate about providing the latest childcare information, tips, and helpful advice to parents in NZ. Take a moment to read our story here, and please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions or would like to find out about our advertising options.

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Fears of childcare centre ranking

League tables ranking early childhood centres are feared as the Government addresses a "lack of accountability" in the sector.

Education Minister Anne Tolley said last night that an ECE Taskforce proposal for "mandatory performance reporting" was "not about league tables".

But early childhood education leaders said they were worried that toddlers would be required to work to a narrowed curriculum more focused on literacy and numeracy, instead of healthy character traits such as persistence, resilience and curiosity.

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Five Tips for Your First Year of Parenting

Parenting your newborn can be scary, especially if it’s your first child.  Here are a few tips to help put your mind at ease.

1. Take care of yourself.

Raising children is hard physically, emotionally and mentally.  Looking after yourself, eating healthily and getting adequate sleep and exercise, is vital for the welfare of you and your child. 

If time is an issue, include your child in your daily walk or exercise class.  On the emotional and mental level, give yourself time for an occasional break.  Find a relative, friend or neighbour who will look after your child regularly so you can get away, even if it’s only for an hour or two.

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What to Look for in a Child Care Provider

The four factors to consider.

When looking for a Daycare, Kindergarten, or Preschool, consider four factors – environment, learning, fun, and values & nurture.

First, think about what your child needs.

You know your child better than anyone so, think about what your child needs.  About the type of environment they respond best in and feel most comfortable in.  About how easily they learn and about how they have fun.  About the values you want them to hear and take a hold of and the degree of nurture and individual attention they require.

When you’ve done that, you’re ready to visit some childcare centres and check them out.

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