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Supporting, Facilitating & Connecting Early Childhood Educators in BC

New Online Education Support Fund (Bursary) Application System Has Now Launched!
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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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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.
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News & Events

Episode Two of the ECEBC Podcast is Here and Features Chantelle Colthrop!

Apr 8, 2026

ECEBC is excited to share Episode Two of our new podcast. This episode features Chantelle Colthorp, who is a dedicated leader in the early learning and child care sector, currently serving in a senior management role with Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC). Her work is rooted in a respect for Métis culture, values, and ways of knowing, and she is passionate about ensuring these are meaningfully reflected in early years and K–12 learning environments. This episode features a powerful discussion around care, culture, and connection. We hope you enjoy it!

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Child Care Expansion in BC: Implementation Roles and Responsibilities

Mar 24, 2026

View the paper which proposes that child care expansion in BC be planned and managed by school districts. A district-led model would replace the current approach - unplanned, grant-based, and market-driven - and align expansion with the BC government’s commitment to an integrated early learning and child care (ELCC) and K-12 system.

View the Child Care Expansion in BC paper (PDF)

2026 ECEBC Conference

Mar 9, 2026

ECEBC invites you to attend our 55th Annual Conference Thriving in Kinship: Inspire. Uplift. Celebrate May 7 to 9th, 2026 in Richmond, BC.

Join us for all 3 days or choose a combination that best suits your schedule. All conference guests are invited to attend the awards gala Friday evening.

An online option to view the keynotes and panel discussion via a livestream is also available.

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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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