The World of Child Care

News & Articles

The world of child care and early childhood education is always changing, especially here in BC. We regularly gather articles, opinions and information to share. We hope you’ll find it interesting and valuable, whether you’re a parent, guardian, service provider or student. We encourage you to join the conversation with your own observations, news and questions.

City of Vancouver Draft 2023-2026 Capital Plan

Starting this week, you are invited to share your opinion on the City of Vancouver's draft 2023-2026 Capital Plan. It's a 4-year financial plan for investments in infrastructure and amenities across the city. This includes parks, sidewalks, sewer systems, community facilities, libraries and more.

Learn more about the plan, and share your priorities for investments in Vancouver infrastructure over the next four years in the short survey.

You can also join one of their virtual information sessions on May 11 & 12 to learn more and share your thoughts. Register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/city-of-vancouver-draft-2023-2026-capital-plan-registration-326057696347

Friday Spotlight Episode 10: TK Hannah & Dee Abdi

Welcome to our 10th Episode of Friday Spotlight! In this episode, Emily chats to the hosts of our upcoming workshop, Digging Deeper: An Anti-Oppressive Look at Supporting Transgender & Gender Creative Children in the Early Years.

BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast: Episode 7 - Karen Isaac

Episode 7 of Universal Child Care Podcast welcomes Karen Isaac from BC Aboriginal Child Care Society (BCACCS) to discuss the impacts of the federal Early care and Learning plan and the $10aDay child care plan on Indigenous children and families in BC.

BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast: Episode 6 - Sharon Gregson

In episode 6 of our podcast charting BC’s Path to Universal Child Care, we explore Child Care Activism and Advocacy with Sharon Gregson, the provincial spokesperson for the $10aDay Child Care Campaign.

Friday Spotlight Episode 9: Candace Linklater

Welcome to Friday Spotlight Episode 9! In this episode, Nora introduces us to Candace Linklater, the "relentless Indigenous woman" presenting our upcoming workshop Guiding Early Learning Through Indigenous Worldviews on Saturday April 23.

Investing In Professional Development for Child Care Professionals

Continuation of The ECE Professional Development Bursary Fund

On February 18, 2022, the ECE Professional Development Bursary Fund (Bursary Fund) was relaunched to financially support child care professionals with their ongoing professional development in British Columbia. This initiative is funded through the Canada-British Columbia Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia, in partnership with the Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre (WCCRC), the agency responsible for administering the funds.

Friday Spotlight Episode 8: Ana Valle Rivera

Welcome to episode 8 of our Friday Spotlight podcast!

Today Ana Valle Rivera joins us to chat about her upcoming workshop Social Responsibility, Wellness and Resilience.

Ana is a parent, author, facilitator and founder of Early Years Workshops and Training and in this episode she shares how her personal experience with supporting her child's resilience through wellness has shaped her learning and research as an early childhood educator.