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The ECLC is open from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday for the whole year, except for about two weeks around Christmas and New Year. Check out the ECLC hours and fees.

Our teachers are well trained and experienced in early childhood care and education, and are passionate about early years development and learning. Meet our people at ECLC.

Our philosophy embodies the principles of the New Zealand early childhood curriculum, Te Whariki He Whariki Matauranga mo nga Mokopuna o Aotearoa - The Strands of the Woven Web, for the children of New Zealand. Learn about our philosophy at ECLC.

In 1986 university staff with young children desperately needed reliable childcare facilities. Read a Brief History of UC's Early Childhood Learning Centre, written by Sheila Walker, its first supervisor.

From enrolment forms to joining our waitlist, find out how to enrol your child with ECLC.

Te Whare Kōhungahunga o UC | Early Childhood Learning Centre (ECLC) is uniquely placed at the heart of the UC campus. We're conveniently located for you to see your child at any time during the day. Find out more about ECLC.

Our programme for Under 2s (0 – 2 years old) and Over 2s (2 – 5 years old) is based on the Te Whāriki New Zealand Early Childhood curriculum – Te Whāriki He Whāriki Mātauranga mō ngā Mokopuna o Aotearoa - The Strands of the Woven Web for the Children of New Zealand. Learn more about our programme.