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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.

Child looking through a toy camera with an unidentifiable outdoor background.Child looking through cardboard tube binoculars while standing in tall grass.

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.

Books, Baskets and Beyond

Books, Baskets & Beyond is a 10-part professional learning series from ELCC, where we will bring five children’s books to life through two hands-on workshops for each story. Create practical storytelling resources you can take back to your program, then discover new ways to extend each book through play, programming, learning environments, family engagement, and children’s interests. With each workshop designed to stand alone, you can join for one session or follow a story from beginning to beyond!

View the Books, Baskets and Beyond workshop series

Grounded in practice

At its core, early childhood education is a relational and reflective profession. By grounding ourselves in occupational standards and ethical practice, we strengthen not only the quality of care we provide, but also our sense of purpose, professionalism, and shared understanding of the important role educators hold within Yukon communities.

View the May / June 2026 newsletter

Past Event - Leadership series: 13 factors of psychological health and safety in the workplace - session 8

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 May 20, 2026 from 9:30 am until 11:30 am (online). 

View 13 factors of psychological health and safety in the workplace - session 8

Past Event - Our community: a time for reflection and celebration

Together, we build belonging

When educators come together to share experiences, revisit meaningful moments, and celebrate learning, a deeper sense of belonging begins to take root.

These moments help us recognize the importance of relationships and the ways our communities shape children’s identities and well being. 

Join the ELCC team for this final session in the It starts with a book workshop series as we reflect on our shared learning journey and celebrate the connections built along the way.

View the Our community: a time for reflection and celebration workshop