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Standing Strong Together

Supporting, Facilitating & Connecting Early Childhood Educators in BC

New Online Education Support Fund (Bursary) Application System Has Now Launched!
Find out more on the Education Support Fund page.

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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Training & Events

Find ECEBC events along with workshops & training opportunities to further your professional development.

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Job Opportunities

View early childhood development job opportunities available throughout the province of BC

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ECE Resources

View resources available for ECD professionals to inform your practice & learn about latest research & developments

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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.

News & Events

Save The Date! 2026 ECEBC Conference

Oct 19, 2025

The annual ECEBC Conference will be held in Richmond, BC

Dates: May 7th to 9th, 2026

Location: Radisson Hotel

More details will be coming soon!

ECEBC Responds to the BC Government to Table Bill19; the School Amendment Act

Oct 14, 2025

The Early Childhood Educators of BC (ECEBC) welcomes the recent announcement made by the BC Government and the changes to the School Act that will support child care in the community. View the response including ECEBC's two priority recommendations.

View the Response

ECEBC's Emily Mlieczko Speaks on the Early Edition with Stephen Quinn

Oct 8, 2025

ECEBC's Executive Director, Emily Mlieczko, speaks with the Early Edition's Stephen Quinn regarding two infant-toddler programs closing on the sunshine coast this weekend leaving parents scrambling. Emily discusses issues surrounding recruitment and retention and what is needed from the government.

Listen to the Interview

Early-childhood educators rally for better wages and more $10-a-day daycare

Oct 8, 2025

View the article from the Times Colonist featuring Sue Irwin, ECEBC Director of Programs and Operations.

View the Times Colonist Article

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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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