Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre

Inspiring & Promoting Excellence in Child Care & Early Learning

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Closure Notifications: WCCRC will be closed from Saturday, Nov 9th to Monday, Nov 11th to observe Remembrance Day. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you on the following Tuesday.

Administration & Management for Child Care

Our Administration & Management for Child Care (AMCC) course material is available on the BC EYPD Hub. 

We have two options available:
40-hour Instructor-Guided course
12-hour Self-Guided course

In partnership with The Province of British Columbia and The Government of Canada, Westcoast Family Centres established another phase of the Instructor-Guided Administration and Management for Child Care program from early childhood educators and other child care professionals in BC. This phase will operate from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2027. Through this funding we are excited to be able to offer this training for $100, reduced from $600. 

Free Access to the AMCC Knowledge Base!

Formerly known as the Westcoast INFORM Guide, the WCCRC AMCC Knowledge Base is an online information database for ECE leaders, with detailed guidance on all areas of child care leadership. The Knowledge Base has been completely revised and is under constant revision to reflect current practices and learnings in inclusiveness, Truth & Reconciliation, the BC Early Learning Framework, and inquiry-based approaches. As a valuable tool for all child care staff, it includes comprehensive lists of online resources, as well as tools and forms you can use in your own practice.

Create your free account in the BC EYPD Hub now to access this great resource!

Exciting News: Amalgamation of Westcoast Family Centres Society and Westcoast Childcare Resource Centre:

Dear Friends and Partners,

We are thrilled to share exciting news - Westcoast Family Centres Society (WFC) and Westcoast Childcare Resource Centre (WCCRC) have decided to amalgamate after two years of collaborative efforts.

Operating side by side in East Vancouver, both organizations have worked closely for several years, sharing similar missions, visions, values, and intentions. This union will amplify our impact on families in the community.

Please check the link here for more details.

Choosing Child Care

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.

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Professional Development

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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Westcoast CCRC

Serving For Over 30 Years

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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Vancouver Child Care Resource & Referral

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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THE WORLD OF CHILD CARE

Stay on top of the latest updates and changes at WCCRC and in the world of child care through the latest news and articles below.

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BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 4, Episode 1: Michelle Mungall

Welcome to Episode 1 in Season 4 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast. Today we welcome you back to our podcast for a new season with our special guest: Michelle Mungall, who has dedicated much of her career to advocating for the rights and well-being of children and families in her community. 

We are honoured and grateful to welcome Michelle Mungall to share insights, experiences, and her vision for the future of child care. 

Michelle Mungall served as British Columbia’s Minister for Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources from 2017-2020, and then as Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness in 2020. She was the first female MLA for Nelson-Creston from 2009 to 2020, and the youngest City Councillor for the City of Nelson from 2002-2005. She is now a senior advisor in the energy sector, monthly opinion writer for the Vancouver Sun and proud mom of two.

As a lifelong feminist advocating for gender equality, Michelle's insights couldn't come at a more critical time. 

Learn more by listening to the episode now!

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BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 3, Episode 5: Sharon Gregson

Welcome to Episode 5 in Season 3 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast. During this episode we welcome back a familiar guest, Sharon Gregson the provincial spokesperson for the $10aDay Child Care Campaign as it is time for an update.

We are grateful to have Sharon Gregson, the spokesperson for The Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC - CCCABC as our special guest, so we can learn more about the improvements we have seen over the last little while and the positive impact these have had in the ECE world.

Learn more by listening to the episode now!

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Emergency Management Resource package for child care facilities and school districts

Emergency Management Resource package for child care facilities and school districts

The Ministry of Education and Child Care has created resources to support child care facilities and school districts with emergency preparedness, response and recovery. The Education and Child Care Emergency Management Support Key Contacts 2024 includes key contact information for ministry and partner staff in the event of emergency. This document is intended for child care facilities, school districts and independent schools.

The Information Package – Emergency Management 2024 is a collection of information and resources for child care facilities, school administrators, independent schools, families and community regarding emergency management, wildfires, heat events, mental health and well-being, financial resources and droughts.

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BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 3, Episode 4: Carrie McCormack

Tune in to Episode 4 in Season 3 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast. Today we welcome you back to our podcast with our special guest: Carrie McCormack, a Program Coordinator with the Child Care Resource and Referral Program in Williams Lake.

 

We are honoured and grateful to welcome Carrie McCormack to share insights on exploring how to create and sustain meaningful, relevant, and what Carrie describes as “heart changing” professional development through communities of practice.

 

If you’re interested in starting your own community of practice with child care educators in your region reach out to us by visiting the ECE Professional Development Bursary website at eceprodbursary.org.

 

Learn more about Carrie's story by listening to the podcast now!

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