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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.

From Isolation to Inspiration: The Transformative Power of Communities of Practice in Early Childhood Education

From Isolation to Inspiration: The Transformative Power of Communities of Practice in Early Childhood Education

Check out an article written by Kathreen Riel, the project manager of the ECE Professional Development Bursary Program.

In this article, Kathreen explores how communities of practice are transforming professional development for early childhood educators in British Columbia. Rather than focusing solely on improving outcomes, these communities offer spaces for connection, reflection, and personal growth.

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BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 5, Episode 1: Sharon Gregson

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 1 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast! 

We’re kicking things off with a powerful conversation featuring longtime advocate Sharon Gregson. Sharon, spokesperson for the $10aDay Campaign, returns to share exciting updates from the Coalition of Child Care Advocates and ECEBC as they relaunch their push for universal, affordable, high-quality child care in BC.

Tune in to hear about the campaign’s renewed momentum and why this moment is so critical for children, families, and the future of child care in our province.

Listen now at BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 5, Episode 1: Sharon Gregson or wherever you get your podcasts.

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BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 4, Episode 7: Bridgitte Alomes & Rory Richards

Tune in to Episode 7 in Season 4 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast. In this inspiring live episode, recorded at the ECEBC Conference in Richmond, we return for Part Two of our conversation with Bridgitte Alomes of Natural Pod and Rory Richards of NUQO Modular.

Together, we explore how their powerful collaboration is addressing the urgent need for high-quality, sustainable, and community-rooted child care spaces—especially in underserved communities. Building on our first conversation, we dive into the real-world lessons, challenges, and momentum that have emerged as their work evolves.

Listen now!

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Child Care Month Proclamation

Child Care Month Proclamation

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 4, Episode 6: Sharon Gregson

Tune in to Episode 6 in Season 4 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast. Today we welcome you back to our podcast with our special guest: Sharon Gregson, the provincial spokesperson for the $10aDay Child Care Campaign, working with the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC.

In this episode, we discuss the current state of childcare in BC, highlighting that only 10% of childcare programs are officially $10-a-day programs, leaving 74% of children without access to licensed childcare. 

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BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 4, Episode 5: Bridgitte Alomes & Rory Richards

Tune in to Episode 5 in Season 4 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast. Today we welcome you back to our podcast with our special guests: Bridgette Alomes, the CEO and founder of Natural Pod, and Rory Richards, the President & CEO of NUQO.
In this episode we dive into the latest innovations shaping early childhood education and child care. Gyda guides this conversation with two incredible women entrepreneurs who lead B Corp-certified companies, partnering to tackle one of the biggest challenges in child care today—access to high-quality learning environments. 

Learn more by listening to the episode now!

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BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 4, Episode 4: Viveca Ellis

Tune in to Episode 4 in Season 4 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast. Today we welcome you back to our podcast with our special guest: Viveca Ellis, the Executive Director of The Centre For Family Equity.

Viveca is a founding member of the organization; in 2014, she banded together with other lone mothers impacted by poverty and lack of access to legal aid, housing, and child care, to mobilize grassroots leaders and advocate for public policy solutions to lone-parent family poverty in BC. The Centre for Family Equity is a membership-based organization of low-income parents and caregivers across BC. 

Learn more by listening to the episode now!

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