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.

Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre Executive Director Pamela Preston Retirement Announcement

Please join us in congratulating Pam Preston, Executive Director at Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre (WCCRC), on the announcement of her upcoming retirement in the spring of 2022. Pam’s retirement will bring to a close a remarkable career. She began working at WCCRC in 1990 as the Coordinator of the Information Daycare program and after a number of other positions and responsibilities within the agency became its Executive Director in 2012.

BC's Path to Universal Child Care

Introducing our new podcast featuring interviews with child care advocates, government officials, policy makers, educators, parents and child care organisations in BC, exploring the move toward a universal child care system.

In our first episode, hosted by the incomparable Gyda Chud, our longstanding advocate and expert in child care and founding board member of Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre, we interview the Honourable Katrina Chen, Minister of State for Child Care. Gyda and Minister Chen chat about the benefits of a Universal Child Care System to many stakeholders, including parents, child care providers and ECE students.

Friday Spotlight - Episode 3

In episode 3 of our Friday Spotlight podcast series, Emily chats to MOSAIC's regional childcare manager Nadia Rabierad about her upcoming workshop Uncharted Territories: Accompanying Newcomer Families and their Children. Nadia discusses her experience as an immigrant to Canada and why support and representation for families from diverse backgrounds is so important in the Early Childhood sector.

Nadia's upcoming workshop will explore how Educators can bridge professional silos, address systemic racism and uphold diversity in empowering and inclusive ways.

Friday Spotlight - Episode 2

Join us for episode 2 of our Friday Spotlight podcast, where we chat to Paula Milbradt about her upcoming workshop series, which will take educators on a journey through translating Early Childhood theory into their daily practice.

Introducing Friday Spotlight - our NEW podcast!

WCCRC are extremely excited to introduce our new short podcast series - released on the third Friday of each month and spotlighting some of our incredible staff and professional development facilitators.

WCCRC Statement on Anti-Asian Racism - and support for all BIPOC communities

Last week we learned about the family turned away from an unlicensed child care spot because the person offering care said “I won’t take Chinese in”. This statement is blatantly hurtful to the family, to the child, and ultimately to society as a whole. We are constantly disturbed that such hate and fear exists within us towards people who are different from ourselves. We ask, what can we do?

Standing in support of the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation and all who have been impacted by residential schools

The Westcoast staff and board offer our hearts and thoughts to the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation and to all who have been impacted by residential schools.