Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre
Inspiring & Promoting Excellence in Child Care & Early Learning
Workshops & Training
Professional Development for Certified Early Childhood Educators
Westcoast courses and workshops support the implementation of the BC Early Learning Framework, Schedule G of the BC Child Care Licensing Regulation and the Early Childhood Educators of BC Code of Ethics.
Registration for courses and workshops will be available here. For Child Care First Aid courses, register through The Vital Link.
Westcoast is a member of The Hub for BC Early Years Professionals. 
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Featured Workshop
This week we're featuring the Play Activities for Infants and Toddlers workshop facilitated by Jo Chahal, who has a passion for nurturing young minds and a commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments. She has dedicated her career to children’s development from diverse backgrounds. Since 2003, she has been actively involved in early childhood education, bringing her strong expertise in neurodiversity, Reggio Emilia, inquiry-based learning, and social-emotional child development to the forefront of her practice, embracing the different ways in which children learn and interact with the world.
This workshop will be a hands-on journey into the world of natural loose parts and their powerful role in early childhood development. We will discover how to create engaging provocations and activities that use these versatile materials to develop essential skill sets and foster a deep appreciation of the world around infant and toddlers. We will explore the different stages of development, tailoring activities to meet the unique needs of children at each phase.
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Upcoming Workshops
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Administration and Management for Child Care: Instructor-Guided Course (4826-8011)
Karen LeSage
Online 5 Saturdays – November 7, 14; December 5, 12 & 19, 2026 from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm (no Nov 21 & 28)
Location: Online
This instructor-guided Administration & Management for Child Care (AMCC) course provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of leadership development. It’s ideal for leaders who are looking to improve or expand their program’s operations, as well as ECE students and educators looking to become child care leaders in BC.
Thanks to valuable funding Westcoast is able to offer this 40-hour course for only $100!
View Workshop DetailsPlay Activities for Infants and Toddlers (4810-8100)
Jo Chahal
Online Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
We're delighted to have you join us for a hands-on journey into the world of natural loose parts and their powerful role in early childhood development. In this workshop, we will discover how to create engaging provocations and activities that use these versatile materials to develop essential skill sets and foster a deep appreciation of the world around infant and toddlers.
Why Childhood Alarm-Based Concerns Are On The Rise & A Path To Recovery (4810-8100)
Michele Maurer
Online Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
Although participants are not required to register for all four sessions, the series is designed for and most beneficial when taken as a whole.
During this event we will focus on why ‘alarm’-based struggles are rising, pointing to three major drivers: increased separation (including premature separation), increased peer orientation, and increased “alpha” (control) dynamics. It also explains how stress blocks feeling recovery—and why safe adult attachments and “emotional playgrounds” (play/arts/music) are key sanctuaries for feelings to return.
Webinar - Growing the Child's Brain (4810-8100)
Gary Anaka
Online Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Online
Is it possible to grow the brains of Preschool aged children? Definitely yes! With the right conditions and appropriate support, the brain can grow to its fullest potential, setting the path for lifelong learning. This event will demonstrate how to do this in a fun and interactive way.
View Workshop DetailsAdministration and Management for Child Care: Self-Guided Course (4825-8011)
Self-Guided
Access to the course material will be given to registrants on the business day after the 1st and 15th of each month.
Location: Online
This self-guided Administration & Management for Child Care course provides an overview of various aspects of leadership, management, and administration in child care. It’s ideal for experienced leaders who are looking to improve or expand on their program’s operations, as well as educators looking to become child care leaders in BC.
View Workshop DetailsAdministration & Management for Child Care Course
The online Administration & Management for Child Care (AMCC) course provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of leadership development.
Our 40-hour Instructor-Guided online course is delivered and guided by expert instructors with years of experience in child care and has been specially designed to support and strengthen innovative practices in leadership.
We also offer a 12-hour Self-Guided version with unlimited spaces available. You can study any time and at your own pace. Learn more about both courses and how to register on our AMCC page.
To support the course, we have also created the AMCC Knowledge Base, a comprehensive online information database for ECE leaders with detailed guidance on all areas of child care leadership.
Questions about the courses? Email us at AMCC@westcoastfamily.org.
Customized Professional Development Services
Workshops & Training Created Specifically For Your Organisation
In addition to our regular workshops and courses, Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre offers professional development training and workshops customized to your particular requirements on a wide range of topics for:
- Parents
- Early Learning and Child Care Professionals
- Others working with young children and their families
Fill out the Customized Pro-D Inquiry Form and we will get back to you about whether we can meet your specific requirements at this time and give you a quote. After, you can decide if you like to move forward with planning your training event.
Fees for online customized professional development are inclusive of facilitator fee, hosting, registration, certificates, technical support, secure Zoom access for online training, and additional learning resources, if applicable.
Are you a facilitator offering training in Early Learning and Child Care?
We welcome proposals to deliver professional development training on a wide range of topics related to early childhood education and care, for people working with children from 0-12 years of age, including:
- Early Learning and Child Care Professionals
- School Age Child Care Workers
- Others working with young children and their families
To submit your proposal, fill out the facilitator workshop proposal form below, or contact Natasa Guzina at natasa.guzina@westcoastfamily.org if you have any questions.
In a Typical Year WCCRC
provides 1450 ECD Educators
professional development through exemplery & creative workshops
offers 24 workshops
on Choosing Child Care for new parents in the community
carries nearly 12000 items
in the Westcoast Library to lend to those caring for young children