Child Care Centre Professionals

Becoming an Educator
Do you want to work in a child care centre in British Columbia? Learn about the main careers in this
field, the post-secondary training offered in French, and the equivalency recognition process for
diplomas obtained outside of BC or internationally.

Professional Development
The FCCRR offers a wide range of services, including training, discussion forums, opportunities to
participate in meetings and events dedicated to child care centre professionals, as well as the
opportunity to be part of a “community of practice” that will enrich your career path.
Interested in these opportunities? Learn more here!

Mentoring: Book an appointment!
Would you like some support in your career development from time to time, or would you like someone
to answer specific questions related to your career, or your plans to open a child care centre? Our team
will be happy to answer your questions and, if necessary, direct you to the services and resources you
need.
To book an appointment, click here!

Sign up!
Are you a professional working in a child care centre, or are you working toward your certification
and/or diploma in the field? Join our mailing list and receive exclusive information relevant to your
career advancement, as the services offered by the FCCRR expand.

Make your child care centre known!
Are you looking to promote your child care centre to Francophone families looking for child care?
The FCCRR offers a free showcase to child care centres to help them increase their visibility in the
community.
To learn more, contact our team.

Starting a Child Care Centre
Do you want to open a Francophone child care centre? Are you just starting your thinking process, or
actually ready to start one?
Whether it’s in a family setting or elsewhere, our team is here to advise you and support you throughout
the process.

Tire-Lire
Tire-Lire is a French-language educational resource lending service. It offers Francophone families and
preschool centres the opportunity to borrow a wide range of books on various topics related to early
childhood and adolescent development, educational games, materials specially designed for children
with special needs, and much more.
Learn about the educators’ area of our catalogue at tire-lire.ca!

Early Childhood Educator Code of Ethics
This code of ethics represents the shared beliefs, values, and ethics of early childhood educators in
British Columbia.
Ethical practice is essential to the quality of early childhood care and learning programs in British
Columbia.

Grandir CB Resources
The GRANDIR CB activity sheets offer parents and early childhood professionals simple and easy-to-do
activities, grouped into four sections, with a series of sheets grouped by theme. These themed series
include “Bouger” (0 to 3 years), “PEP” (3 to 5 years), “PEP – Activités autochtones” (3 to 5 years),
“Parler” (babies), and “Manger Santé” (0 to 5 years).

Grandir en français
These bilingual information sheets, which present successful strategies for bringing French to life, are
relevant for both parents and early childhood educators.
They cover mixed-language couples (when only one parent speaks French), children aged 0 to 24
months and 2 to 5 years, and Francophone identity.

À vous de jouer!
The “À vous de jouer” guide is designed to provide high-quality play-based learning ideas for preschool,
elementary school, and beyond. This resource for educators, parents, and families in British Columbia
offers examples of all kinds of play that can be integrated into early childhood education programs.

Educational Videos
The Centre de la francophonie des Amériques offers young children 16 educational videos by Paul and
Suzanne to help them speak, have fun, and think in French!
You’ll also find Paul and Suzanne’s children’s book collection, as well as numerous e-books for young
children in the Bibliothèque des Amériques.
Contactez-nous!
Heures d’ouverture du bureau
Lundi à vendredi, entre 9 h et 16 h.
Adresse
223-1555 7e avenue Ouest, Vancouver, C.-B. V6J 1S1
Courriel et téléphone
ccrr.franco@fpfcb.bc.ca / 604-736-5056 (option 3)
Bureau du CCRR
Ministère de l’Éducation et des Services à la petite enfance
ChildCareBC Contact Centre
Téléphone
1-888-338-6622
(option 4)
