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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.

²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµprovides 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.

²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµhas been advancing early childhood education and care since 1969. ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµis 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 ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµevents 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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²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµis Stronger With You. Become A Member Today!

As an ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµmember you’ll:

  • Support ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµwho 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

Giving Tuesday is December 2nd

Nov 26, 2025

Do you know that ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµsupports early childhood educators? Are you a family, friend, local employer or an ECE yourself that wants to support the work of ECEBC?

Giving Tuesday - December 2nd, 2025 ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµPoster

Donate Today!

²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ2026 Annual Conference - Call for Presenters

Nov 18, 2025

²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµis looking for presenters for the upcoming conference May 7th to 9th, 2026 in Richmond, BC.

Interested in learning more? Check out our Presenters page for more information and fill out our workshop proposal form. Deadline for submission is December 19th, 2025.

View Call for Presenters

Save The Date! 2026 ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµConference

Oct 19, 2025

The annual ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµConference will be held in Richmond, BC

Dates: May 7th to 9th, 2026

Location: Radisson Hotel

More details will be coming soon!

²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµResponds to the BC Government to Table Bill19; the School Amendment Act

Oct 14, 2025

The ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ (ECEBC) welcomes the recent announcement made by the BC Government and the changes to the School Act that will support child care in the community. View the response including ECEBC's two priority recommendations.

View the Response

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²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµMembership Benefits

There are multiple benefits to becoming an ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµmember. Hover or tap each finger to discover a unique advantage.

²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµMembership Benefits

There are multiple benefits to becoming an ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµmember.

  • 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 ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµBranch.
  • 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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