We provide parents and guardians with tools and resources to help find quality child care in Vancouver. From a list of child care providers to help navigating provincial subsidy applications, we are here to help. Explore our site to find more resources and articles on parenting as well as some of the other services and workshops we deliver to families and early childhood educators. Learn More.
WCCRC is a leader in developing and offering professional development opportunities and learning for certified Early Childhood Educators and early years' professionals. Our curriculum covers topics for those just entering the field and for those with years of experience who wish to add to their toolbox and share their experience. For more resources both for educators and children in your care, visit our Westcoast Early Learning Library (WELL).
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Known and respected for our collaboration and community-building, WCCRC provides consultation and guidance to government, researchers and other organizations to promote and support excellence in early care and learning across BC. We are a trusted source of resources, referrals and information for families looking for child care and those who provide it.
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Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre is the host organization for the Vancouver Child Care Resource & Referral (VCCRR). The Vancouver CCRR program provides a wide range of services to support both child care providers and families seeking child care within the City of Vancouver. Visit the Child Care Resource and Referral Centres - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca) website to find CCRRs in other communities in BC.
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Welcome to Season 5 Episode 8 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast!
During this snippet, we share an update on our upcoming summer podcast schedule, and prepare for an exciting introduction to our sixth season of the podcast returning in September.
Listen now at BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 5, Episode 8 or wherever you get your podcasts.
Read on for a vibrant mix of learning opportunities, government news, and family centred resources across Westcoast in our May Westcoast Wave Newsletter!
Welcome to Season 5 Episode 7 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast!
During this episode, we're joined by Nicky Byres. Nicky Byres has led the Society of Richmond Children's Centres for almost 3 decades. Building a multi-site, non-profit from 2 centres to 6 centres with 13 programs and 70 educators serving 230 families with values-based leadership. Nicky is also an instructor in the post-basic ECE training program in Delta and a Communities of Practice Mentor.
Listen now at BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 5, Episode 7: or wherever you get your podcasts.
Read on for a vibrant mix of learning opportunities, government news, and family centred resources across Westcoast in our April Westcoast Wave Newsletter!