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. 
Featured Workshop
This week, we're featuring What Parents Want to Know: A Guide to Your Child Care Program Handbook. This is a new workshop developed by Vesna Krcmar and is designed for family child care providers or those interested in opening a family child care.
Participants will explore an essential tool that helps us build strong relationships and clear communication with families — our Parent Handbook. The handbook is often a family’s first glimpse into who we are. It shares our story, our philosophy, and what families can expect when they join our centre. We’ll look at how it aligns with BC childcare regulations, reflects our shared values, and supports consistency, trust, and collaboration.
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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In-Person - The Power of Art in Early Childhood (4810-8100)
Cathy Belgrave
In-Person Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre
Discover how the sensory experience of art can support and enhance children’s learning. We’ll explore how art engages curiosity, deepens understanding, and helps children explore key concepts.
View Workshop DetailsStronger Together: Building Cooperative Professional Relationships (4810-8100)
Cathy Belgrave
Online 2 Wednesdays, February 11 & 18, 2026, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
This 2-part workshop series offers educators the tools and mindset to cultivate meaningful professional relationships, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment that benefits everyone - educators, students, and communities. By embracing the power of connection, educators can transform their professional dynamics and create thriving, synergistic teams.
Administration and Management for Child Care: Instructor-Guided Course (4826-8011)
Kelsey Anderson
Online 5 Saturdays – February 21, 28; March 7, 14 & 21, 2026 from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Online
This instructor-guided Administration & Management for Child Care (AMCC) course provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of leadership development. It’s ideal for leaders who are looking to improve or expand their program’s operations, as well as ECE students and educators looking to become child care leaders in BC.
Thanks to valuable funding Westcoast is able to offer this 40-hour course for only $100!
View Workshop DetailsWebinar - Philosophies and Theories of Early Care and Learning (4810 - 8100)
Nora Mejia
Online Tuesday, February 24, 2026 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
Theories of child development and learning influence both education and childcare practices. In this workshop, participants will explore, analyze, and compare four educational philosophies: Fröbel, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf. Through this process, they will reflect on the concept of quality in education and its connection to current practices, methodologies, and theories.
View Workshop DetailsAdministration 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 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.
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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.
