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Do printed portfolios still have a place in ECE?

Printed portfolios have sat on centre shelves for decades — pages of artwork, learning stories and milestones, put together as a lasting record for each child. For a long time, they were treated as simply part of the job. Lately, more centres are asking whether that’s still the case. Why printed portfolios became the norm Portfolios started […]

Never Stop Learning: Why Continued Education is the Heartbeat of Excellent Early Learning Services

In an industry built on nurturing growth in others, it can be easy for early learning professionals to overlook their own development. Yet the services that consistently deliver outstanding outcomes for tamariki and whānau are almost always those where a culture of continuous learning runs deep — from the centre manager’s office to the kaiako […]

A Guide to Daycare Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures in New Zealand

Drop-off and pick-up might be the shortest interactions you have with families each day, but they carry significant weight. They’re the moments where safety obligations meet relationship-building — where compliance meets care. Getting these procedures right protects the children in your service, supports your team, and builds the trust that keeps families coming back. Here’s a practical guide […]

Maximising 20 Hours ECE Funding Around Public Holidays

Student management systems like Discover can help you with maximising 20 Hours ECE funding by adjusting funding hours around public holidays.

ECE service change of ownership—what you need to know to ensure a smooth transition

Considering an ECE service change of ownership? Whether you’re new to Discover by Xplor, adding a service or changing providers—we can help

Managing end-of-year tasks with Discover at your early learning service

The Discover ecosystem helps streamline end-of-year tasks at your early learning service, setting you up for a strong start to the new year

Discover by Xplor’s automated waitlist management system saves you time

Discover’s automated waitlist management streamlines enquiries, enrolments and transitions to help you maximise occupancy with less admin.

A practical guide to RS7 returns and ECE funding in New Zealand

Learn why RS7 returns are easier in Discover—automation helps you reclaim lost time, increase accuracy and maximise funding for your service.

Why the Discover childcare SMS helps services succeed

The Discover childcare SMS, designed by Kiwis, for Kiwis, simplifies, streamlines and automates daily admin at your NZ childcare service.

How to create and share your childcare Philosophy Statement

Discover by Xplor provides multiple ways for you to draft, collaborate on and share your childcare Philosophy Statement with staff & families.

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