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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

ECEBC's Emily Mlieczko Speaks on the Early Edition with Stephen Quinn

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.

Early-childhood educators rally for better wages and more $10-a-day daycare

Oct 8, 2025

View the article from the Times Colonist featuring Sue Irwin, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµDirector of Programs and Operations.

$10aDay Community Gathering

Sep 9, 2025

SAVE THE DATE: Join us on September 21st at the Victoria Parliament front lawns from 1:00pm to 3:00pm for the $10aDay Community Gathering. Let's build thriving communities together!

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