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Letter to the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Forum of Ministers Most Responsible for Early Learning and Child Care

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.

View the Letter (PDF)

ECEBC's Inaugural Podcast: Episode One

Jan 1, 2026

²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµis thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new podcast! Episode One features Charlene Gray – a long-time early childhood educator and the new Program Lead for ECEBC’s Ambassador Pilot Project – and an enriching discussion around ethics and values in Early Childhood Education. We hope you enjoy it!

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The ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµPulse Winter 2025 Edition is here!

Dec 9, 2025

Connect with the latest updates from ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµand 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!

Read the Winter ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµPulse (PDF)

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.

Save The Date! 2026 ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµConference

Oct 19, 2025

Thriving in Kinship: Inspire, Uplift, Celebrate

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.

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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.

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