About Us
WHO IS ECE MANAGEMENT?
We provide support for your early childhood centre to thrive. ​With over 40 years’ experience in New Zealand ECE, our experienced team is here to help you across all areas & stages of your Early Childhood Centre Management.
Our Vision
All children have access to quality care and education in a safe and nurturing environment in New Zealand. To provide excellent education for children in partnership with their families
Our Mission
To provide professional support and operational guidance to Early Childhood services to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous quality improvement.
MEET THE TEAM
An experienced team that supports you across all areas & stages
Our philosophy is simple - to provide support, expertise and training for early childhood centres to be the best they can be.
​Most of our team members own and operate centres ourselves, so we know the intricate details of running a centre, and can guide you through the different steps to ensure your centre is running smoothly and profitably.
Kathy Chi
B. Sc, Dip. Ed - Business Manager
Kathy is a highly accomplished leader in the childcare industry, with over 20 years of kindergarten management experience. She currently owns 8 kindergartens and has provided management support to an additional 20 centres, giving her extensive expertise in addressing the full range of operational challenges faced by childcare centres. Her deep expertise spans everything from establishing new centres and overseeing daily operations to developing accounting and marketing strategies. Passionate about sharing her insights, Kathy empowers others to create and sustain high-quality, profitable centres, driving success and excellence across the industry.
Maxine Bannan
Bachelors Degree ECE - General Manager
Maxine has dedicated the past 30 years to early childhood education, with a diverse background in both teaching and management roles. She excels in curriculum development and ensuring health and safety standards are met. Maxine has established a good relationship with the ERO and the Ministry of Education. Her extensive experience and commitment to fostering these valuable connections play a key role in the ongoing success of the centres she supports.
Heather Skelton
MA(Hons), Dip. Tch, Dip Ed, Grad Dip Tch (ECE) - Curriculum Manager
For the past eight years, Heather has immersed herself in the Montessori kindergarten field, gaining valuable insights as both an educator and an owner. She offers ongoing support to owners and teachers through professional development, resources, and quality control reviews. Passionate about sharing her knowledge, Heather helps others elevate their centers, benefiting children, families, educators, and owners alike.
Heather is a dedicated advocate for providing preschool children with high-quality care and learning opportunities. With teaching experience in mainstream, Reggio Emilia, and Montessori settings, she brings a wealth of expertise.
Christine Wu
MBA, Grad Dip. Ed (ECE) - Area Manager
Christine holds an ECC Graduate Diploma from the University of Auckland and brings 18 years of professional experience to the field. She specializes in streamlining and standardizing the complex daily operations of kindergartens, providing invaluable support to center managers. Her expertise in optimizing processes has significantly alleviated the challenges of managing day-to-day tasks, allowing center managers to focus on more strategic aspects of their work.
Julia Hung
B. MusEd, Grad Dip. Ed (ECE) - Area Manager
Julia Hung is a professionally registered early childhood educator with over 10 years of experience in kindergarten management. She has a deep expertise in compliance, policy, and operational pressures, with extensive hands-on experience in these areas. Currently, supporting 10 kindergartens, Julia is highly praised by the Education Review Office (ERO) and valued by clients for her swift responses and professionalism.
Anna Chiu
B. Ed (Tchg) - Area Manager
Anna has been working in the New Zealand ECE sector for 12 years. Her role started off as a student-teacher and slowly moved into teaching and then the management role of administrator and manager. She currently manages a centre in Remuera and looks after enrolments, funding applications, and administration for several centres. Her interests are music and movies as well as being with children.
Kay Chao
B. Ed (Tchg) - Systems Manager
Kay has a Bachelor of Education (Teaching) from the University of Auckland. She has worked as a journalist and taught children from the age of 2 to 12 in New Zealand and overseas. Kay is a thorough and detailed organiser of systems and resources. She reviews all documentation from MoE and Educational sources ensuring all of our Centres are up to date and have access to best practice.
Anita Hsu
Accounts assistant
Anita has had 4 experience in working in the education field with administration/accounts, Anita looks after all of our accounts payable and receivable and has an eye for detail. When not organizing us at the office Anita enjoys spending time with her family.