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Yukon early learning educators

Professional development community

This is a space for early childhood educators to learn, explore and grow together as a community.

It all begins at an early age.

Our view of ourselves, others and the world begins in our earliest years. These views set our course for the years to follow. As early childhood educators, the work you do today, shapes childrens’ futures.

This community aims to help you:

  • promote child-led discoveries to inspire their confidence to innovate solutions to tomorrow’s challenges;
  • direct purposeful play to develop skills children will need to create a strong and healthy community;
  • model the empathy and care you hope to see reflected in children as empathetic and caring adults;
  • listen to, learn from and support the work of Indigenous knowledge holders and Elders with the understanding that education is key for reconciliation; and
  • celebrate the unique culture and background of each child ensuring that they see themselves, their cultures and their identities reflected in their environments.

The future of our society begins with the next generation. Today and every day, early childhood educators are shaping tomorrow’s worldview.

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See the future. Look to early learning.

The way children see the world today will create the world we live in tomorrow.

Latest news and events

Stay up to date with the latest news and events from the early learning educators professional development community.

Leadership series: 13 factors of psychological health and safety in the workplace - session 6

The Mental Health Commission of Canada identified 13 factors that can impact the mental health of employees. This workshop series will explore some of the factors that contribute to a positive workplace culture.

This session will take place on February 11, 2026 from 9:30 am until 11:30 am (online). 

View 13 factors of psychological health and safety in the workplace - session 6

Tough choices: learning to make good decisions

From understanding feelings, to considering others, to making thoughtful choices: this is how children learn to decide well.
Join us for an engaging workshop that builds on empathy and social awareness to explore how young children learn to make “big choices.” Educators will examine how problem-solving, prediction, and risk-taking support responsible decision-making in early childhood, and how educators can coach children through everyday social challenges.

View Tough choices: learning to make good decisions workshop

Supported Child Care - understanding the contract

Hosted by the Child Development Centre and the ELCC branch, this in-person information session is for owner/operators of licensed early learning and child care programs who want to know more about the requirements after you have been approved for supported child care. 

View Supported Child Care - understanding the contract

Understanding the Early Years

The Early Learning and Child Care branch at the Yukon Department of Education have partnered with Yukon First Nations Education Directorate and the Early Years Program to offer the ‘Understanding the Early Years’ course. The course, rich in Yukon First Nations culture, supports the development of culturally competent early childhood educators.

View Understanding the Early Years course Whitehorse Spring 2026