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Covid-19 Update for Child Care Operators / Providers / Partners Ed. 6

Jul 16, 2020

The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) is continuing to work to provide you with timely and up-to-date information as the COVID-19 situation progresses.

Edition 6 includes information that the health and safety guidance for child care settings has been updated to clarify that ECE practicum students are welcome in child care settings during COVID.

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ECE Wage Grid Report

Jun 16, 2020

Inadequate wages have led to the challenge we now face recruiting and retaining qualified ECEs. Current wage enhancements have not meaningfully or equitably increased wages. Further, the federal government and most provincial governments, including BC, are committed to expanding access to child care - which will require even more qualified ECEs. Clearly we need a different approach.

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Archived: Additional Funding Available for Students in Winter 2020 & Summer 2020 Semesters

May 20, 2020

The number of requests for the ECE Education Support Fund (bursary) has exceeded expectations and over $10 million has been put into the hands of students since the newly branded program was launched in September 2018.

The Early Childhood Educators of BC (ECEBC) and the Government of British Columbia are pleased to announce that an additional $4 million in funding became available for early childhood education bursaries.

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Thank You From Minister Chen & Minister Conroy

Apr 22, 2020

Minister Chen & Minister Conroy sends letter to BC Early Learning & Child Care Professionals.

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