Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre

Inspiring & Promoting Excellence in Child Care & Early Learning

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New Westcoast Early Learning Library Hours coming May 1st!! 

 

Administration & Management for Child Care

We have now launched our Administration & Management for Child Care Knowledge Base - a comprehensive online information database for ECE leaders, with detailed guidance on all areas of child care leadership. Subscribe today to take advantage of our of the professional development bursary available. 

Our self-paced 12-hour Administation and Management for Child Care Self-Guided online course is now also open for registration

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 training and workshops tailored for early childhood educators and caregivers. 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 for more resources both for educators and for children in your care – visit our library. Learn More.

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Resource Library

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Job Postings

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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.

BC Proclamation for Child Care Month and Child Care Appreciation Day

BC Proclamation for Child Care Month and Child Care Appreciation Day

Happy Child Care Month!

The Province of BC recognizes that child care and child care providers are vital to community, and supports healthy children and families.

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BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 2, Episode 8: Minister Debra Fisher, Métis Nation BC

Welcome to Episode 8 in Season 2 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast. Today we welcome our special guest: Minister Debra Fisher, Métis Nation BC.

Minister Debra Fisher is a loving daughter and wife who has hosted and cared for numerous international students, as well as children in foster care and short and long term emergency care. For over 26 years, she has worked in the educational setting, primarily as an Indigenous Education Support Worker. When Debra was given the title of Minister of Education (K-12 & Early Years), she was proud to be given this portfolio and continue meaningful work in the lives of children.

In this episode, we discuss Debra's career, the best ways to introduce and engage preschool age children with Métis people, resources, and more!

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BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 2, Episode 7: Eric Swanson

Welcome to Episode 7 in Season 2 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast. Today we welcome our special guest: Eric Swanson.

Eric Swanson is a founding partner of Third Space Planning, where they support local governments and not-for-profit organizations with planning and policy development. Eric also co-authored the policy note, ‘Child Care and the Environment: Intersections and Opportunities in BC’, with Lynell Anderson for ECEBC and the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC.

In this episode, we discuss the connections between childcare and the environment, childcare facilities, powering a clean economy and more!

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BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 2, Episode 6: Grace Lore

Welcome to Episode 6 in Season 2 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast. Today we welcome our special guest: Grace Lore. 

Grace Lore was elected the MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill in 2020. She is also the Minister of State for Child Care. She has been a dedicated anti-violence advocate, academic instructor and researcher, and community housing organizer.

In this episode, we discuss the benefits of universal health care programs,  expectations of group child care programs, next steps for child care activists, and more!

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