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Supporting, Facilitating & Connecting Early Childhood Educators in BC

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ECEBC provides professional development opportunities, training and resources for early childhood educators across BC with a vision for a society where early childhood educators thrive in a supportive community that values childhood and education.

ECEBC has been advancing early childhood education and care since 1969. ECEBC is the collective voice to advance professional and personal commitment to the value of early care and learning by empowering the sector through education, collaboration and leadership.

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ECEBC is Stronger With You. Become A Member Today!

As an ECEBC member you’ll:

  • Support ECEBC who is advocating for early childhood educators
  • Receive 4 issues of The Early Childhood Educator journal each year.
  • Automatically become a member of the Canadian Child Care Federation & receive two hard copy issues and two electronic issues of Interaction, CCF’s journal.
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News & Events

What does it take to build a stronger, higher-quality early learning and child care system?

Jul 11, 2026

A new publication from the National Early Learning and Child Care Workforce Policy Table outlines a bold vision for the future of Canada's ELCC workforce. The paper calls for increased educator qualifications alongside the investments needed to support educators every step of the way. It presents a roadmap for strengthening the profession through clear career pathways, improved working conditions, and a long-term commitment to building a highly qualified workforce that benefits educators, children, and families. The workforce policy development committee consists of a broad range of experience comprising many CCCF affiliate members from across the country, including ECEBC.

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ECEBC Responds to Pedagogy Program Cuts

Jul 9, 2026

ECEBC expresses our deep concern about the government’s recent decision to discontinue funding for the Early Childhood Pedagogist Program and recommends the next foundational step: embedding pedagogical leadership within British Columbia’s child care system, building on the significant investments and progress achieved to date. This position is informed by the positive impacts of the program shared by Early Childhood Educators and operators across British Columbia.

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ECEBC Submits Recommendations for BC Budget 2027

Jun 25, 2026

The Early Childhood Educators of BC has submitted recommendations for BC Budget 2027, calling on the provincial government to continue their commitment and investments to the early years by expanding investments to the universal child care system that supports and values the work of early childhood educators. ECEBC's submission highlights three priority areas.

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ECEBC Membership Benefits

There are multiple benefits to becoming an ECEBC member. Hover or tap each finger to discover a unique advantage.

ECEBC Membership Benefits

There are multiple benefits to becoming an ECEBC member.

  • Support the advancement of early childhood education & care.
  • Receive 4 issues of The Early Childhood Educator journal each year.
  • Strengthen ECEBC’s ability to continue to provide educational opportunities, publications and resources to educators across the province.
  • Receive significantly reduced prices for our annual Provincial Conference held in May.
  • Opportunity to join a Group Extended Benefits plan.
  • Automatically become a member of the Canadian Child Care Federation & receive two hard copy issues and two electronic issues of Interaction, CCF’s journal.
  • Have the opportunity to belong to your local ECEBC Branch.
  • Receive ECEBC’s Code of Ethics.
  • Opportunity to participate in bi-monthly Members Only calls - these virtual events offer provincial networking and a chance to connect, share, and receive support from colleagues, listen to a guest speaker and receive news from ECEBC.
  • Opportunity to access the exclusive insurance programme for licensed child care centres.
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