ChildCareBC Bulletin

Edition 106, July 9, 2025

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Changes to the ChildCareBC Bulletin during summer 2025

Please note that the ChildCareBC Bulletin will be operating on a reduced publication schedule during the remainder of the summer. Thank you for your continued dedication to child care in B.C. and we hope you have a safe and enjoyable summer!

Applications now open: Provincial Child Care Council

The Provincial Child Care Council is now accepting applications for vacant positions.

The council's mandate is to:

• provide advice and expertise on policies and programs that affect the affordability, quality, stability and accessibility of child care
• to represent the regional and sectoral interest of parents, children, caregivers and communities

The council is seeking representation from a wide range of child care providers throughout the province including school districts, child care advocacy groups, early childhood educators, early care and learning academics, labour unions, businesses, local or regional governments and post-secondary institutions.

Priorities for this recruitment are listed in the notice of position.

If you are interested in providing strategic advice and expertise on child care to the Minister of Education and Child Care, please consider applying. For more information regarding the position and to apply, visit the BC Public Sector Board Applications website.

Submit your application by July 27, 2025, to be considered.

Reminder: Emergency Management Resource Package and Key Contacts

The Ministry of Education and Child Care has created resources to support child care facilities and school districts with emergency preparedness, response and recovery. The K-12 Education and Child Care: Emergency Management 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 Spring 2025 is a collection of information and resources for child care facilities, school administrators, independent schools, families and community regarding emergency management, wildfires, heat events, mental health and well-being, financial resources and droughts.

The Emergency Management Planning Guide for Schools, Districts and Authorities supports schools, districts and authorities in emergency mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery processes.

International ECEs and ECE Assistants needed to test My ECE Registry 

In December 2024, the Province launched My ECE Registry, a new digital platform that streamlines Early Childhood Educator (ECE) certification by enhancing transparency and reducing wait times for applicants.

The Business Innovation Team is conducting user testing for My ECE Registry to inform design enhancements based on the new International Credentials Recognition Act. They are seeking ECEs and ECE Assistants in B.C. with international certification to provide feedback on the design updates.

If you are interested in testing the digital registry, please fill out this information form by Friday, July 18. We encourage you to share this notice with your staff and any educators or students who may be interested in volunteering.

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