As of January 1, 2024, Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) with Infant Toddler Educator or Special Needs Educator certificates, also known as “specialized” or “post-basic” certificates, are eligible to receive the annual ECE Specialized Certification Grant. ECEs holding both specialized certificates are eligible for a $3,000 payment, while those holding one specialized certificate are eligible for …
Earlier this fall, the ministry announced it was moving forward with a new ChildCareBC Operating Funding Model (OFM) test and invited roughly 50 current $10 a Day ChildCareBC centres to be test sites for the new model. As this test evolves, Government will continue to learn and improve the model before it is expanded further, …
The Ministry of Children and Family Development’s Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators (EASE) is a collection of evidence-informed, everyday (mild to moderate) anxiety classroom resources and online courses for B.C. educators to use with students in Kindergarten to Grade 12. Based on feedback from educators and other professionals working with young children, Everyday Anxiety Strategies …
The Ministry of Education and Child Care is seeking Expressions of Interest from school districts to enhance participation in Work Experience 12A and 12B courses related to the Early Childhood Education, Health, and Technology sectors.
The Ministry of Education and Child Care will be seeking organizations that are interested in providing province-wide Francophone services similar to the ministry’s Child Care Resources and Referral (CCRR) program. Interested organizations should monitor BC Bid for the posting of the CFR opportunity. A Notice-To-Vendors has been posted on BC Bid and can be found …
The Ministry of Education and Child Care has issued a Call For Responses (CFR) seeking organizations in service areas across the province to deliver services under the Ministry’s Child Care Resources and Referral (CCRR) program. Interested organizations should visit BC Bid to review the CFR opportunity. Questions can be directed to Procurement@gov.bc.ca at the Ministry …
Starting in early January 2024, child care providers can apply to renew their Child Care Operating Funding Agreements and opt-in to the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative and Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement. For 2024-25, the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative Funding Guidelines and ECE-WE Funding Guidelines are provided in advance to assist with planning. The renewal application period will also …
The Ministry of Education and Child Care is conducting a parent survey from November 22 to December 14 to better understand the regional and provincial demand for school-aged child care. If you haven’t already done so, please distribute this survey to parents and encourage them to participate. Survey results from each school district will be …
The Ministry of Education and Child Care is conducting a parent survey to better understand the regional and provincial demand for school-aged child care. Schools with Kindergarten to Grade 7 students will be asked to distribute the survey to parents to help inform long-term planning and policy development for child care in B.C. Information and …
The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) is hosting a free virtual symposium speaker series throughout November and December 2023 to inform the development of a new, effective system of services for children and youth with support needs. Registration is free and now open. If you have questions, please reach out to Holli Ward, …
