Standing Strong Together
View the latest updates and announcements from ECEBC as well as from the ECE sector.
Feb 18, 2026
“Government appears to have listened to the outpouring of voices arguing the economic case for a child care system with low capped fees, expanded access, and a fair wage grid for educators who are the heartbeat of a quality system” said Emily Mlieczko, Executive Director of the Early Childhood Educators of BC.
Jan 29, 2026
View the letter where ECEBC applauds the ongoing commitment to early learning and child care and indicates how the CWELCC has begun to shift child care into becoming a powerful enabler of economic security, gender equity, and social inclusion. ECEBC also indicates that now is the time to strengthen and build CWELCC, providing its own recommendations in the context of BC.
Jan 28, 2026
View the letter to the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Forum of Ministers Most Responsible for Early Learning and Child Care regarding the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) plan - a game changer for Canadian families that has been transforming early learning and child care and the need for it to continue and strengthen.
Jan 27, 2026
View the letter regarding the investments in licensed child care since the inception of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care system in 2021, its benefits and what remains to be done to ensure the ambitious program meets the social and economic objectives.
Dec 9, 2025
Connect with the latest updates from ECEBC and check out some highlights from the province-wide collective work taking place including our first ever student member forum!
Share it with friends, educators, families, allies, and everyone interested in advancing our sector. We hope you enjoy it!
Nov 26, 2025
Do you know that ECEBC supports early childhood educators? Are you a family, friend, local employer or an ECE yourself that wants to support the work of ECEBC?
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.
Oct 8, 2025
View the article from the Times Colonist featuring Sue Irwin, ECEBC Director of Programs and Operations.
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