Diary for Directors and Admin
Are you concerned about your centre's performance at assessment time? Take the headache out of creating uniform compliance documentation with the Children's Centre Diary 2026.
This diary is an indispensable tool for record-keeping and planning for compliance under the NQS. It teaches your staff to be uniform and vigilant via a daily format. This in turn reduces the stress and workload associated with the NQS.
Order with your 2027 Diary to secure your limited stock.
This Diary features one day per page. You can order the Weekly Children's Service Diary here.
Strong Enough to Last the Year
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NEW Binding and Covers:
- super sturdy hard cover,
- robust gold spiral binding allowing easy opening and laying flat,
- calming colour interior,
- two handy ribbon bookmarks,
- multi-use internal pocket,
- AND Diary and Framework stickers!
Compliance Made Easy
- Captures key compliance records needed by Services
- Provides a snapshot of what's happening each day
- Improves communication in the room and across the service
- Creates consistency across the service
- Supports practice based on critical reflection
- Has Frameworks and Regulations at its foundation
- Includes key themes of the NQS
- Perfect A&R tool by keeping evidence in one place
- Many customers achieved exceeding while using
- Adaptable for each team and service
- Perfect for all Services from newly opened through to veterans
Support Available for the Children's Centre Diary
We continue to develop service-focused support materials to help keep centre documentation organised and achievable. These include:
- A Look into the Children's Centre Diary with Examples
- The Multifaceted Role of the Children's Centre Diary: A Communication Hub and Quality Improvement Tool
Journey of Learning: First Nations Collaboration
The "Journey of Learning" collection by Butler Diaries is a collaboration with First Nations artist Anne Leon – Nhuralama. It features four interconnected diary covers that symbolise the pathways of Early Childhood Education and Care, from children's centres to educational leadership. The artwork integrates Indigenous symbols and metaphors, such as the "River of Knowledge," emu tracks, and campfires, to reflect cultural connections and community engagement. Designed for the 2026 diaries, this art collection serves as both a functional tool and a visual narrative, honouring traditional knowledge while providing a framework for contemporary educational practice.
Perfect Pairings
Use this diary in conjunction with the Weekly Programming and Reflection Diaries
Suitable for use by New Zealand services. (includes NZ holidays and dates)