Hi, I'm a freelance writer and I'm writing a piece about how ECE use has changed in Christchurch since the earthquakes. I'm looking for parents who have either chosen to or been forced to stop using their ECE service altogether, move to another ECE service or change the way they use their ECE service. I'm interested in what has happened and how it has made you feel as a parent.

For example have you had to move house to a different area and have there been challenges associated with accessing ECE since the move? Have you decided to take your child out of ECE because you would rather keep them close to you after everything that has happened? Have the eathquakes affected the way you feel emotionally about sending your child to ECE?

Any stories, positive and negative are welcome. Feedback will be anonymous, although a general idea about number of children, ages and type of ECE you use/used would be great.

The article will be published on a website aimed at parents and people working in ECE which can be found at www.childforum.com

Please respond by Sunday December 4th.

My name is Arwen and you can also contact me via email - arwen@childforum.com

Thanks in advance.