Media release: We must keep the ECE lights on

Montessori Aotearoa New Zealand has joined sector leaders in calling for urgent action to address a growing funding shortfall in Early Childhood Education. Thousands of families across New Zealand could lose their childcare options in the next 12 months as a massive funding hole is making it harder for early childhood education (ECE) centres to meet rising costs. “Around 80% of a child’s brain develops in the first 2000 days of their life,” says Cathy Wilson, Chief Executive of Montessori Aotearoa NZ. “This lays the foundations for emotional regulation, learning, relationships and wellbeing. These early years are when children build the skills that help them arrive at school ready to learn, ready to connect, and ready to thrive. If the government doesn’t provide the funds to keep the lights on, tamariki and primary schools are going to miss out.”

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