West Kootenay Child Care Resource and Referral

10/09/2026

**Professional Development**
Less than a week left to register for Jody Carrington in Trail, November 7.

**Deadline is coming up soon!** KIDS Care Centre in Trail is thrilled to announce that Dr. Jody Carrington will be visiting the West Kootenays! Your ticket includes a light breakfast, snacks, lunch, and a copy of Dr. Carrington’s latest book, along with a Pro-D certificate provided afterward.

Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993627240744?aff=oddtdtcreator - Deadline: Thursday, October 15th, 2026.

10/09/2026

**Professional Development**
Free online workshop about Risky Play in the early years, with the Outdoor Learning School & Store

Join us for this FREE virtual workshop that will offer clarity on what risky play is and is not, particularly when supervising other people's children as a

10/03/2026

We still have space in this session! Please register by Tuesday morning at 9AM if you are interested. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/wiM99myh06

09/25/2026

Love the work you do with little ones? The Kootenay Childcare Initiative has open ECE positions across the Kootenays right now.

Whether you’re just starting out or ready for something new, the Initiative can help you find the right fit.

Browse current openings at kootenaychildcare.ca/job-openings


Funded by the Government of British Columbia and delivered through the Kootenay Childcare Initiative, a partnership of Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation, the Regional District of East Kootenay, the Regional District of Central Kootenay, Kootenay Employment Services, Community Futures Central Kootenay, and Community Futures East Kootenay.

09/22/2026

Join us for the Nelson Social Hackathon! Invite your friends, your neighbours, your boss, your coworkers, and anyone else who brings a different perspective. We need a range of voices and ideas to help create change and imagine new possibilities for our community. Come share your ideas, meet new people, and be part of creating positive change in Nelson. Bring your curiosity, your perspective, and a friend. Registration information can be found in the link below! 🥳

09/21/2026

We are hosting a session online with the West Kootenay Local Immigration Partnership titled, “Cultural Agility in the workplace on October 7th online from 5:30-7:30PST. Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/wiM99myh06

09/21/2026

Spotlight of the week - Alphabet Mystery

09/21/2026

JOB POSTING:
Periwinkle Children’s Centre
in beautiful Kaslo, BC is hiring
Part-time ECEA / Support Workers
$21–$26/hr (plus WE)
Starting immediately
Supporting children with diverse needs and all children within our Waldorf based program using an enhanced staffing model.
Applicants with ECEA or ECE qualification strongly preferred.
Periwinkle offers extended health, wellness days, and professional development (including an ECEA course) based on the number of days per week worked.
Applications For Casual Staff Are Also Welcome
For more information:
Contact Heike @ 250-505-6091
or visit periwinklekaslo.ca
Please submit cover letter & resume by email to:
[email protected]

09/14/2026

Last day to register for this wonderful opportunity! Community Singing Session for child care and community program professionals

September 19 9:00AM-4:00PM PST in Nelson. This is sure to be a wonderful day of connection, nourishment, and hope. Limited spaces!

Please consider joining us! And remember, you don’t need to know how to sing to participate. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/VJiWBdzp2a