Childspace Early Learning

08/06/2026

Check out our brand new Matariki resources this winter! A glow-in-the-dark picture book about each star in this constellation, and a magnet set complete with all 9 stars, names, and descriptions to match up! Use either of these for storytelling sessions, special celebrations, or decor this season. Head to childspace.nz/shop and search for 'Matariki' to find these resources and more!

04/06/2026

CHRISTCHURCH and AUCKLAND ECE teachers, Childspace is coming your way this July! With two courses in one day at the same venue, you can make it a full day of professional learning or just pop in for a particular topic. Join Bobbi-Jo in Christchurch on July 4 and Auckland on July 25 to learn more about self-regulation, social, and behaviour competencies and responding to children's play, how we can further their interests and learning. Head to childspace.nz/ece-teachers/ece-courses/ to find tickets to either or both of these courses in your area. Special discount for subscribers, get tickets now!

02/06/2026

Thank you to this passionate group of educators, and for every amazing educator and team across Queensland who came to see us presenting "Building the Profession We Deserve in Early Childhood." To all the hardworking teachers out there building brains every day, we see you!

Today we participated in professional development with Childspace Early Learning. Toni and Robin were incredible teachers and we learnt some invaluable knowledge to better improve our teachings and play spaces. Keep an eye out for changes to our beautiful spaces indoors and outdoors.

02/05/2026

20/04/2026

It is April 20, meaning the new licensing criteria changes have come into effect, and these two Childspace resources, 'Example policies for ECE' and 'Leadership and management for ECE' are ready to help! All up-to-date with the latest requirements and wording, head to childspace.nz to get your copy now.

10/04/2026

Queensland! Don't miss Toni and Robin and this professional development opportunity this May. 'Building the profession we deserve in early childhood' is inspiring PD for anyone who works and plays with young children, and will be coming to Gold Coast (21 May), Toowoomba (23 May), Brisbane (25 May), Sunshine Coast (27 May) and Bundaberg (30 May). Head to childspace.nz to find out more. See you there!

08/04/2026

We have spaces available for over-2s at our Childspace Northland centre, a beautiful converted house nestled in nature at 17 Albermarle road. Get in contact to take a tour and come and see why Childspace is a leader in early childhood education! Call +64 (04) 475 6257 or email [email protected]

07/04/2026

Toni & Robin Christie present ‘Building the profession we want for ECE’, a new online PD offering focused on creativity and joy in the teaching profession, available now on Childspace At Your Place!

To create the profession we want and deserve, Toni and Robin cover a positive mindset, advocating for children and the profession, acting with joy, encouraging curiosity and wonder in ourselves and our tamariki, and bringing our own passions and interests as educators into the service. All of this is covered in just 40 minutes, making it ideal for your next team meeting or a lunch break watch!

Available now for all Childspace At Your Place subscribers, along with the rest of our library of online ECE professional development videos and The Space magazine full catalogue. Not a member? Head to childspace.nz/join to read more and subscribe, or find the 'your place' tab along the top of our website to browse video titles.

28/03/2026

Over the weekend Toni and Robin Christie delivered the keynote address for the annual KU conference in Sydney. Incredible organisation, passionate educators and a throughly well organised event.

24/03/2026

Over the weekend, Childspace helped host the 2026 EC-MENz summit, an amazing gathering of like-minded people who value and support gender diversity in ECE, at our Wildspace tipi. Over the day, we had amazing presentations, discussions, kai, games, and connections. Thank you to all those who came along, and to everyone who supports diverse teaching teams across Aotearoa!