Preschoolers missing the opportunity to thrive: A case study

Thriving preschoolers are much more likely to become thriving adults. Participating in quality early childhood education (ECE) is one significant intervention that can make a difference to tamariki experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage. However, many non-privatised Christchurch ECE settings in low socioeconomic neighbourhoods are not adequately resourced to support preschoolers and their families to thrive. Competition from private ECE settings exacerbates the situation.

This case study seeks to illustrate the urgency and complexity of these issues.