Eco Kids Collective

When people think about early childhood education, they often think of childcare centres, but they're only one of many options available. In this episode of the Eco Kids Podcast, we're exploring home based childcare: what it is, how it works, and why it may be a wonderful option for some children and families. Drawing on my experience working across multiple areas of early childhood educat...

Choosing early childhood education can feel overwhelming, especially when every centre looks perfect on paper. In this first episode of the Eco Kids Podcast, we unpack what really matters when selecting an ECE service for your child. Beyond the clean environments, beautifully curated shelves, and polished marketing, what does quality actually look like in practice? Drawing on real experiences from...

Welcome to Eco Kids, a podcast for early childhood educators, parents, and anyone passionate about meaningful learning. I’m Emily, an early childhood teacher based in New Zealand. I’ve worked across a wide range of early childhood settings, from private centres and kindergartens to home based care and nannying and hold a Masters in Education, with a focus on waste minimisation education. This podc...