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.
Westcoast is a member of The Hub for BC Early Years Professionals. 
Upcoming Workshops
- View previous and upcoming courses and workshops on our Calendar View page.
- Registration for courses and workshops will be available here, unless they are hosted on the The Hub.
- For Child Care First Aid courses, register through The Vital Link.
- Before registering, read our Workshop FAQ's, Policies and Online Workshop Basics for more information.
- Create a WCCRC account to register for our courses, workshops, access your certificates and receipts.
- Sign in here or create a free WCCRC account to get started.
Winter Wonderland (4810-8100)
Nancy Tovell
Online Thursday, December 4, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
This event will refresh and rejuvenate your planning process with new ideas that support winter themed play-based, early learning activities. Plenty of rhymes and songs with books and hands-on activities will be explored.
Administration and Management for Child Care: Self-Guided Course (4825-8011)
N/A
Access to the course material will be given to registrants on the closest business day to 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 DetailsFabulous Facilitating (4810-8100)
Nancy Tovell
Online Wednesday, January 14, 2026 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
In this interactive workshop designed for professionals working in early learning settings, we will explore effective strategies for facilitating groups, whether they’re composed of children, adults, or child–caregiver pairs.
What Parents Want to Know: A Guide to Your Parent Handbook (4810-8100)
Vesna Krcmar
Online Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Online
In this workshop, we’ll explore an essential tool that helps us build strong relationships and clear communication with families — our Parent Handbook. Together, we’ll discuss what information matters most to families, how to present it in a clear and welcoming way, and how to make the handbook more than just paperwork — a living, meaningful guide that connects educators and families.
Trauma-Informed Practice (4810-8100)
Anastasia Gaisenok
Online Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
As service providers, we understand that every individual we work with faces a unique set of challenges, including the experience of trauma. The trauma-informed approach includes recognizing the profound impact of trauma on individuals and communities and taking deliberate steps to create safe and welcoming environments where people feel seen, heard, and supported.
Administration & 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.
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.
