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.

Vancouver Preschool Survey Report

Preschool Programs are an important part of early learning and child care services, and yet, little is known about the families who use them, how preschool fits into their overall use of early childhood programs, or whether or not preschool is the preferred early childhood option for families.

In spring 2019, City of Vancouver staff approached Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre (WCCRC) to undertake a survey of parents with a child enrolled in a Vancouver preschool.

City Farmer: Bringing nature to the city!

“Children develop a sense of place when they connect with their local communities and outdoor environment.” (BC ELF, 2019)

The brand new BC Early Learning Framework (ELF), released at the end of September, highlights the importance of outdoor play and learning to child development. Finding ways to provide this for the children in your care can be challenging in the city, but City Farmer can help!

Westcoast ECE Professional Development Bursary is now open!

Applications for bursary funding are now open to individuals, communities of practice and CCRR agencies. Funding is available to early childhood educators and other child care providers for training by publicly-funded, non-profit organizations in B.C

Visit https://eceprodbursary.org to apply.

The Need for Quality Care

"Building a child-care system is more than a labour market strategy. Sure, we need spaces. But we need quality spaces. Building for quality starts with a well-paid, well-educated workforce and age-appropriate environments." Our Executive Director, Pam Preston on the need for quality child care.

WCCRC Annual General Meeting

Annual General Meeting

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre #225-3665 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC

6:30 pm -7:30 pm

Join us for refreshments, snacks and socializing!

The Lydia Cerrano Albert Child Care Support Fund: Helping Children to “Experience the World”

Excursions are intended to provide children with opportunities to “experience the world.”

It is well documented that young children learn through play and the fun and excitement of a day outside the classroom can be a catalyst for real engagement, not only with learning topics but also with their community, the world around them and each other.

One door closes and another opens…

As many of you know, the ECEBC Bursary fund for Professional Development will close at the end of August.

However, Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre (WCCRC), will begin administering a PD Bursary for ECEs and other child care providers in British Columbia starting this fall!