Bringing Communities Together for Change

From rallies to webinars, appreciation days to town halls, OCBCC events bring together educators, parents, advocates, and allies from across Ontario. Our events are designed to inform, inspire, and mobilize—because building a better child care system takes all of us, working together.

Check back soon for the 2026 date!

Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day

Each year, we celebrate the incredible contributions of child care workers and early childhood educators across Ontario. This province-wide day of recognition is more than thank yous—it’s about raising awareness of the value of ECEs and child care workers and advocating for decent wages and working conditions.

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Parents for Child Care – Media Training Event – November 2025

Parents for Child Care – Media Training Event – November 2025

Let's build our capacity to have more parent voices in support of $10aDay child care in the media. We can make our voices heard on the radio, television, online and in print. At this media training, we will work on our message box and learn about how to tell our own...

Host an Event in Your Community

Want to organize a campaign event, panel discussion, or info session in your community? We can help with resources, templates, and outreach.

  • Event planning checklist
  • Sample invites and media outreach templates
  • Sign-in sheets and talking points

Past Events

Missed an event? Catch up on our most recent workshops, panel discussions, and campaign launches.

Member Network Session – October 23, 2025

Member Network Session – October 23, 2025

October 23, 2025 12-1 p.m. Member Networking and Appreciation Join our Appreciation Week online celebration and member networking session to see the highlights of the many events across Ontario that celebrated Appreciation Day. We will be joined by Amber Straker,...

Take Action Beyond Events

Attending is just the beginning. Your voice, your story, and your participation help drive real change.

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