Upcoming Professional Development
To register, contact the CCRR at 604-885-5657 or [email protected]
The Sunshine Coast CCRR' s learning opportunities support the implementation of the BC Early Learning Framework, Schedule G of the BC Child Care Licensing Regulation and the Early Childhood Educators of BC Code of Ethics.
An Evening with our Local Licensing Officer
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 6:00pm to 7:30pm
SCCSS Wharf Meeting Room, 5511 Wharf Ave. Sechelt
Join us for a session with Tamara Piekaar, our local Licensing Officer from Vancouver Coastal Health. Tamara will discuss the Child Care Licensing Regulation, highlighting our shared engagement and accountability. She will also share valuable insights on common topics affecting our child care community. You are welcome to bring your own questions and discussion points. To help Tamara tailor the conversation, please submit your questions in advance. Contact us to register.
Child Care Emergency First Aid
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 9:00am to 4:00pm
St. Hilda's in Sechelt
No charge. Contact us to register.
Update: This course is almost full.
In-Centre Early Learning Framework Learning Circles
Are you interested in discussing ideas on how to incorporate BC’s Early Learning Framework into your own child care program? The CCRR is offering on-site learning circles for all of our Sunshine Coast care providers, big and small. We will come to you—we can even visit you during a regular staff meeting. For more information, or to book your own workshop, please contact Tracy at [email protected].
An Evening with our Local Licensing Officer
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 6:00pm to 7:30pm
SCCSS Wharf Meeting Room, 5511 Wharf Ave. Sechelt
Join us for a session with Tamara Piekaar, our local Licensing Officer from Vancouver Coastal Health. Tamara will discuss the Child Care Licensing Regulation, highlighting our shared engagement and accountability. She will also share valuable insights on common topics affecting our child care community. You are welcome to bring your own questions and discussion points. To help Tamara tailor the conversation, please submit your questions in advance. Contact us to register.
Child Care Emergency First Aid
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 9:00am to 4:00pm
St. Hilda's in Sechelt
No charge. Contact us to register.
Update: This course is almost full.
In-Centre Early Learning Framework Learning Circles
Are you interested in discussing ideas on how to incorporate BC’s Early Learning Framework into your own child care program? The CCRR is offering on-site learning circles for all of our Sunshine Coast care providers, big and small. We will come to you—we can even visit you during a regular staff meeting. For more information, or to book your own workshop, please contact Tracy at [email protected].
The Early Years Professional Development portal lists learning opportunities offered by Child Care Resource and Referral programs province-wide. These learning opportunities are for Early Childhood Educators and Families throughout B.C. If you are looking for low cost or free professional development options, including RESPONSIBLE ADULT courses in online synchronous and a-synchronous format, this is the place!
