Resources and advocacy

Research, stories, and tools in service of one goal — better outcomes for every young child.

News from the field

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12 Jul 2026

New curriculum alignment programme launches

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28 Jun 2026

Compliance audit season: what centres should prepare

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15 Jun 2026

Three new business partners join the network

The state of early childhood education

We track the numbers so centres, parents, and policymakers don't have to guess.

50%

still informal

69%

in group programmes

face major gaps

95%

want more than childcare

“The NECA curriculum alignment programme has been a lifesaver for us. We didn't have the time or resources to align our curriculum on our own — NECA made it easy and affordable, and we're confident it now meets the new governmental standards.”

— Director, early childhood centre

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