Business Details
32 Years
experience
Trusted Child Care Resources in Vancouver
Westcoast Child Care Resource has been a trusted leader in early childhood education and care for over three decades. Our organization collaborates with government agencies and community partners to advance excellence in child care across British Columbia. We provide comprehensive resources, professional development opportunities, and direct support to families and educators. Our team of experienced professionals offers consultation services to policymakers and researchers while maintaining a robust library of educational materials. Through innovative programs like our Administration & Management for Child Care course, we empower professionals with specialized training.Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our anti-bias approach to education and community engagement. We operate a province-wide referral system connecting families with quality child care providers. Our expertise in early learning frameworks and licensing regulations positions us as an authoritative voice in the field. We maintain rigorous standards of transparency in our operations while continuously adapting to evolving best practices in early childhood development.
Services
Child Care Referrals
Professional Development
Workshops Training
Library Resources
Job Postings
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of expertise in early childhood education and care
- Our free AMCC Knowledge Base provides comprehensive child care leadership resources
- We deliver provincially funded professional development with $500 bursaries available
- Our team includes certified early childhood education specialists with diverse experience
- We maintain a 12,000+ item resource library supporting educators and families
What people say
Exceptional resources
Expert guidance
Responsive support
Comprehensive training
Reliable referrals
Services
Child Care Referrals
Our referral service connects families with licensed child care providers across British Columbia. We maintain comprehensive databases of approved facilities and offer personalized matching based on family needs. Our consultants provide guidance on provincial subsidy applications and help navigate the selection process for various care types including licensed centers, family child care homes, and school-age programs.
Professional Development
We deliver specialized training programs for early childhood educators through instructor-guided and self-paced courses. Our curriculum covers leadership development, administrative management, and current best practices in early learning. Participants gain access to our AMCC Knowledge Base containing updated resources on regulatory compliance, inclusive practices, and Truth & Reconciliation initiatives in child care.
Workshops Training
Our workshops focus on practical skill development for child care professionals. Topics include diversity equity inclusion implementation, stress management techniques, and innovative teaching methods. Sessions combine theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice, featuring both online and in-person formats led by industry experts with extensive field experience in early childhood education.
Library Resources
The Westcoast Early Learning Library offers 12,000+ educational materials supporting child care professionals and families. Our collection includes books, audio-visual resources, and specialized kits covering child development, curriculum planning, and anti-bias education. Materials are available in multiple languages and support evidence-based practices in early childhood care and education.
Job Postings
We maintain an active job board connecting child care employers with qualified professionals. Our service includes posting assistance for employers and career guidance for job seekers in the early childhood education field. The platform features various positions including full-time, part-time, and temporary opportunities across different child care settings throughout British Columbia.
People
Crystal Janes
Director, CCRC
Crystal leads strategic operations at Westcoast Child Care Resource with over 15 years of experience in early childhood education policy and program development.
Nora Mejia
Manager of Programs & Services
Nora oversees program implementation with expertise in community engagement initiatives and professional development curriculum design for child care professionals.
Kirin Sandhu
Team Leader, Child Care & Parent Services
Kirin provides expert consultation to families and child care providers, specializing in inclusive practices and culturally responsive service delivery across diverse communities.
Nataa Guzina
Team Leader, AMCC & Pro-D Programs
Nataa directs professional development initiatives with focus on leadership training and administrative management programs for early childhood education professionals.
Cassidy Taylor
Library Technician
Cassidy manages our extensive early learning resource collection, supporting educators and families with access to current research and educational materials.
Questions
How do I find quality child care in Vancouver?
Use our online child care search portal to filter options by location, age group, and care type. We provide referrals to licensed providers and help with subsidy applications.
What professional development opportunities do you offer?
We provide instructor-guided and self-paced courses, workshops on DEI implementation, and access to our AMCC Knowledge Base for child care professionals.
How can I access your library resources?
Visit our Westcoast Early Learning Library in person or access digital resources through our online portal with a free account.
Are your child care courses accredited?
Our programs align with BC Early Learning Framework and Child Care Licensing Regulations, supporting professional development for certified early childhood educators.
How do I submit a job posting?
Employers can submit child care job postings through our online portal for visibility to qualified early childhood education professionals.
Do you offer support for new child care providers?
Yes, we provide start-up guides, licensing assistance, and business management resources for new child care providers in British Columbia.
