The 2024-2025 Early Learning and Child Care Act Annual Report can now be found on the Our Plan: ChildCareBC web page. The report shares actions taken to support the design and delivery of affordable, inclusive, accessible and quality child care in B.C. The report highlights successes between 2024 and 2025 including: This is the first …
The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) has launched a new suite of resources aimed at educators who are supporting children and youth who are neurodivergent and experiencing co-occurring mental health challenges. Created in collaboration with B.C. youth, parents and educators with lived and living experience, this collection of evidence-informed and culturally relevant videos …
Boards of education that have Early Learning and Child Care Leads are required to complete the District Early Learning and Child Care Lead Interim Report by November 29. Information from the report is collected to understand the top three child care projects on school grounds that are planned/underway in your district. If you have any questions, contact educ.earlylearning@gov.bc.ca.
Mental Illness Awareness Week and World Mental Health Day Mental Health Awareness Week (October 5-11) and World Mental Health Day (October 10) offer a meaningful opportunity to reflect on how we foster mental health in our schools, workplaces, and communities. This year’s World Mental Health Day theme — “Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes …
As part of the K–12 Workforce Plan, the ministry has developed an Education Assistant (EA) Competency Framework that outlines the core knowledge and skills needed to be successful in an EA role. Designed to support future EAs to be job-ready upon graduation, this framework aims to promote consistency across education programs for EAs in the …
Open Parachute will be hosting three free virtual information sessions in October for educators on the newly released Supporting Students in Times of Change resource. Please see this flyer for details and information on how to register. Co-developed by the ministry and Open Parachute, the guide is designed to help educators and school staff support …
School Districts 45 (West Vancouver) and 83 (K̓wsaltktnéws ne Secwepemcúl’ecw) will co-host a provincial conference on October 10, 2025, bringing together district leaders and teams to explore bold ideas and practical strategies in early learning and child care. Under the theme “From Insight to Impact: Shaping the Future of Early Learning and Child Care”, the conference invites …
The Ministry of Education and Child Care has announced the dates for this school year’s District ELCC Lead Community of Practice sessions. These virtual gatherings are an opportunity to network across districts, learn and explore new ideas and solutions in early learning and child care. Please mark your calendars with the dates below. A Microsoft …
Child care centres are advised to take precautionary steps to help protect the health of children and staff at their centres. The BC Centre for Disease Control has provided measles guidance for child care providers and resources on preventative measures to take against measles.
The Provincial Child Care Council is now accepting applications for vacant positions during its next appointment period. The Council plays a key role in shaping the future of child care in our province, and we are seeking individuals who are passionate about contributing to its vital work. The Council’s mandate is to: We are looking …
