Early Learning

The early years – from birth to age 8 – set the foundation for lifelong learning.

Services and information topics

Teach

Early Childhood Educators, teachers, services providers and families work alongside each other to support the creation of rich and joyful early childhood spaces where children, adults, ideas and materials come together.

Support

Families are the first teacher, the primary caregivers, and the knowledge keepers of their children. Explore this section to find more information to support families and caregivers with young children.

Administration

Access program information to help manage your early learning programs, and support your educators as they help prepare British Columbia's youngest learners.

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