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. 
As we continue to seek fresh ways to assist our valued community, we forged a partnership with Storypark.
Our shared purpose and values make this collaboration a perfect match, bringing an opportunity for educators to access the Storypark Platform, as their focus is on 'Empowering Family Communication and Engagement in Early Childhood Education'.
With Storypark, effortlessly elevate the quality of early childhood programs, enhance family engagement through seamless comunication, empower educators with its powerful documentation tools, and make learning visible for families in our care.
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.
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Administration and Management for Child Care: Self-Guided Course (4825-8011)
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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 (AMCC) 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 DetailsLearn Through Active Play (4810-8100)
Katie Konopczynski
2 Online Thursdays, November 6 and 13, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
Join this workshop explore how to confidently integrate active play into daily routines—indoors and outdoors—using approaches that are realistic and easy to apply in child care environments.
Webinar - Positive Guidance: Strategies for School Age Children (4810-8100)
Jo Chahal
Online Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
This workshop for School-Age Children is an engaging, hands-on experience designed to empower caregivers and educators with practical strategies for fostering respectful, collaborative relationships with children aged 6 to 12.
View Workshop DetailsIn-Person: Bubbles and Fizz (4810 - 8100)
Sandy Eix
In-Person Saturday, November 22 from 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre
This workshop, will explore the science of soap bubbles and some fizzy kitchen chemistry, all with safe familiar materials that young children and their caregivers can get their hands on.
View Workshop DetailsBuilding Spaces Where Children Thrive (4810-8100)
Vesna Krcmar
Online Wednesday, November 26, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
The environments where children learn, play, and grow play a vital role in shaping their behavior, interactions, and overall development. From classroom setup and daily routines to the social and emotional atmosphere, every element of a child’s environment can either support or challenge their ability to thrive. This workshop may be a valuable opportunity to invite your team members and work together to address behaviors and situations you’re seeing in your center.
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.
