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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

Policy Brief: Defending Universal Child Care - Why More Income-Testing is the Wrong Path for BC

Jun 10, 2026

CCCABC and ECEBC are aware of ongoing discussions about introducing additional income-testing into British Columbia’s child care system. We strongly oppose this backward approach, which undermines the government’s commitment to a publicly-funded, universal child care system in BC

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ECEBC Seeking 2 Ambassadors in the Interior Region

Jun 10, 2026

ECEBC is currently seeking 2 qualified multifaceted candidates for the position of ECEBC Ambassador, Interior Region, for the pilot project of “ECEBC Ambassador”. The Goal of the ECEBC Ambassador Pilot Project is to build local connections and enhance knowledge of ECEBC fostering increased linkages between ECEBC and local educators. Ensuring alignment with the ECEBC mission, vision, obligations and society purposes.

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New ECEBC Video – Community & Impact

May 27, 2026

We are proud to share our new video, Community & Impact, highlighting the power of collective action, relationships, and the meaningful work happening every day to support children, families, educators, and communities. This video reflects the heart of what we do — building stronger communities together through leadership, advocacy, and care. Honouring the value of early childhood educators goes beyond one month, we thank you and we see you.

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The ECEBC Pulse Spring 2026 Edition has arrived!

Apr 22, 2026

Connect with the latest updates from ECEBC and check out some highlights from the province-wide collective work taking place, including a new workshop series on inclusion in partnership with Oshrat Zemel! Share it with friends, educators, families, allies, and everyone interested in advancing our sector. We hope you enjoy it!

View it on the ECEBC Pulse page.

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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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