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Child Care Options CCRR provides child care information, services and support to families and child care providers. childcareoptions.ca
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Ramadan Mubarak to all those celebrating!

May this Ramadan bring joy, health and wealth to you.

#ramadanmubarak #ramadankareem #ramadan
February 18, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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Happy Lunar New Year from all of us at Child Care Options CCRR! May the year ahead bring you prosperity, good health, and abundant happiness.

#YearoftheFireHorse #LunarNewYear #ChineseNewYear #prosperity #happiness
February 17, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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How children’s play with everyday objects can encourage skills needed for STEM success theconversation.com/how-children...
How children’s play with everyday objects can encourage skills needed for STEM success
Asking children to explain what they are building or allowing them time to explore without interruption can deepen the STEM learning embedded in play.
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February 13, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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All Child Care Options CCRR offices will be closed for the Family Day long weekend, from February 14-16 & will reopen on Tuesday, February 17.

We wish everyone a safe & truly wonderful long weekend spent with family & friends & plenty of time to get outside & play!
February 13, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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Our thoughts and support are with the Tumbler Ridge community during this difficult time.

If you or someone you know need support:

Fraser Health Crisit Line: 1-877-820-7444
310-Mental Health Support: 310-6789
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
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February 11, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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Reminder our offices are closed today and Saturday as all staff will be working at the Children the Heart of the Matter Conference. We hope to see you there!

#CHOM2026 #childrentheheartofthematterconference #professionaldevelopment #outdoorplay #ece
January 30, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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Please note all Child Care Options CCRR offices will be closed Friday, January 30 and Saturday, January 31 as staff will be working at the Children the Heart of the Matter Conference. Regular office hours will resume February 2.

#CHOM2026
January 29, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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CHECK YOUR EMAILS!
If you're registered for the Children the ❤️ of the Matter Conference, be sure to check your email, important messages about the conference portal were sent out yesterday to all participants, both in-person & virtual
No email? Contact us childcareoptions@options.bc.ca
#CHOM2026
January 29, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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A big THANK YOU to the amazing businesses sponsoring this year’s Children the Heart of the Matter Conference! Stop by their table in the Marketplace or visit their virtual booth in the conference portal & show your support!
This year's Silver Sponsors:
Louise Kool & Galt
Wintergreen Learning
January 27, 2026 at 9:23 PM
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Developing a Sense of Place by Sparking Curiosity & Wonder: A Walking Curriculum for the Early Years
Date: Feb 5
Location: Online
Cost: $20.00
Presenters: Dr. Gillian Judson, Dr. Michelle Mckay, and Klara Redford @perfinker.bsky.social @mskred.bsky.social
www.childcareoptions.ca/events/devel...
January 26, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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Meet our Child Care Consultants team: Sadia, Tracey & Merinda (missing). 

Together they support families in searching for child care & assist families w/applying for the Affordable Child Care Benefit
ACCB: www.childcareoptions.ca/parent-famil...
Referrals: www.childcareoptions.ca/parent-famil...
January 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Explore how to create a safe, trauma-informed space for all children through yoga.

Yoga & Mindfulness for Neurodivergent Children
Date: January 21
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: Online
Cost: $20.00
Presenter: Karen LeSage
www.childcareoptions.ca/events/yoga-... #professionaldevelopment #eceworkshop
January 8, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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PARENTS & EDUCATORS! Join us to understand why risky play matters & how it supports healthy, confident children! This will be a powerful session you won't want to miss! 

January 30 in Surrey
To register please visit: www.childcareoptions.ca/children-the...

#CHOM2026
January 7, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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Daljit & Tamara hope to see you in the coming months for all your professional development needs! Join us for a new season of learning, growth and inspiration!
Visit our website to view all upcoming training sessions: www.childcareoptions.ca/.../training...
January 7, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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Thank you to the Francophone CCRR for donating this beautiful French-language resource kit for our Early Childhood Resource Library! The kit “Petits Gestures-Grand Impact” has been designed to support French language learning & francophone identity building. www.childcareoptions.ca/child-care-p...
January 5, 2026 at 9:08 PM
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From all of us at Child Care Options CCRR, we wish you and your family a very happy New Year! May 2026 bring happiness, good health, and wonderful moments ahead.

#happynewyear #newyearsgreetings #celebrate #happynewyear2026
December 31, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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"Time, space and outdoor play are essential to children's health. In fact, they need this more than ever before." ~Angela Hanscom

It's a great day to get outside!

#play #letthemplay #getoutside #getoutinnature #nature #outdoors #playoutdoors #outdoorplay #spendtimeinnature #freshair #playmatters
December 29, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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We're offering a second workshop on January 17, where you can join us in the way that works best for you, either in-person or online! Join us to explore how to use diverse materials that build from initial provocations into multi-week inquiries.
www.childcareoptions.ca/events/beyon...
December 17, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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For our January 17 workshop, you can join us in the way that works best for you, either in-person or online! Wendy will share tried-and-tested sensory activities that young children enjoy. You will come away with the confidence to create simple nature kits.
www.childcareoptions.ca/events/senso...
December 16, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Happy Holidays from all of us Child Care Options CCRR! We hope your days are merry, your heart is light, and your New Year is bright and joyful.
December 10, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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We're kicking off our Winter season on January 14th with two powerhouses from the ECE field, Deb Curtis and Nadia Jaboneta, you don't want to miss this inspiring start! 
Join us online January 14!
www.childcareoptions.ca/events/plann...
December 9, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Don't miss this exciting opportunity as Dr. Mariana Brussoni discusses the importance of risky play in children's development; this will be a powerful session you won't want to miss!

Attend in-person or virtually, the choice is yours!
www.childcareoptions.ca/children-the... #CHOM2026
December 2, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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2026 is around the corner & we've got you covered for all your professional development needs! This season we’re offering a rich variety of sessions on science, yoga, challenging behaviour, emotional health & more, all designed to support your work w/children www.childcareoptions.ca/child-care-p...
December 1, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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We're excited to introduce you to another great team at the CCRR, the Community Connectors! Meet Tennille, Cindy, Farzina & Nina, they support child care providers and the ECE workforce. If you're interested in having them visit your centre or you'd like more info childcareoptions@options.bc.ca
November 26, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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We are thrilled to have Dr. Megan Zeni moderate the panel presentation at the Children the Heart of the Matter Conference! Megan is an outdoor play & learning researcher & consultant who is an advocate for taking children outdoors in all kinds of weather www.childcareoptions.ca/children-the...
November 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM