ChildCareBC Bulletin

Edition 110, November 19, 2025

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Registration Now Open: 2026 Children Heart of the Matter Conference, January 30-31, 2026

The annual Children Heart of the Matter Conference will be held in Surrey from January 30 to 31, 2026. The two-day event brings together sector professionals throughout B.C. to network and raise awareness of child care and early years programs.

The conference includes keynote presentations from Dr. Mariana Brussoni and Len Pierre, as well as workshops connected to the conference theme of Rooted in Nature: Exploring Outdoor Play and Our Connection to the Land. Conference attendees will receive certificates for the sessions they attend.

Attendees can join the event in-person or online, with registration closing on January 26 for in-person attendees and on January 29 for those wishing to attend online. The Early Childhood Educator Professional Development Bursary Fund has helped reduce the registration fees for participants of the 2025 conference:

• Friday only: $20.00
• Saturday only: $45.00

For further information on the event and to register, please visit the Children Heart of the Matter Conference website.  

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Winter emergency preparedness and planning resources

As winter approaches, the risk of storms, floods, and other severe weather events increases. Resources are available to support preparedness, response and recovery planning.

The Education and Child Care Emergency Management Support Key Contacts includes key contact information for ministry and partner staff in the event of emergency. This document is intended for child care facilities, school districts and independent schools.

The K-12 Education and Child Care: Emergency Management Resource Package includes key resources to help schools, child care facilities, families and communities plan for, respond to and recover from emergencies such as floods, winter weather and other climate-related risks. The package contains financial and support resources for ChildCareBC programs as well as mental health and well-being information, including the province’s Virtual Mental Health Supports web page.

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