OCBCC Membership Benefits
Becoming a member of the Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care (OCBCC) means joining a province-wide network committed to strengthening early learning and child care in Ontario. Membership provides access to trusted resources, advocacy tools, exclusive discounts and opportunities to connect, learn, and take action.
What You Receive as a Member
Stay informed and up to date
Receive regular email updates from the OCBCC, including sector news, advocacy campaigns, policy developments, and opportunities to get involved.
Access trusted tools and resources
Get access to toolkits and materials, including the Roadmap Campaign Toolkit, the HR Innovation Toolkit, and the Student Advocacy Toolkit created by students for students. Members can also help shape future resources by sharing ideas and priorities that inform what OCBCC develops next.
Learn, grow, and unite
Members receive invitations to participate in community events, workshops, class and group talks, lectures, and centre visits focused on advocacy and strengthening the child care sector.
Advocate with confidence
Use lobbying materials, policy summaries, and research-backed publications to support informed advocacy and engagement with decision-makers. Members also receive free campaign materials to celebrate annual Child Care Worker and ECE Appreciation Days.
Connect with a province-wide network
Join a diverse network of educators, students, advocates, and organizations working together to improve working conditions, professional recognition, and access to high-quality child care across Ontario.
Access exclusive member discounts
As an OCBCC member, you receive access to exclusive discounts and promotions through our trusted partners. These member-only offers are designed to support your professional needs and reduce costs for individuals, centres, and organizations working in early learning and child care.
The OCBCC Benefits Plan for Child Care Centres
The OCBCC has partnered with the Community Services Benefits Trust (CSBT) to provide access to a best-in-class group benefits plan to OCBCC centre members to help your staff thrive, so you can focus on what matters most—supporting your community and your mission.
Exclusive Member Benefit:
First Aid Training Discount with First Aid 4U
OCBCC is pleased to partner with First Aid 4U to offer exclusive training discounts to members.
All members receive 10% off Standard First Aid & CPR Level C/AED public training courses, supporting compliance with the Child Care and Early Years Act.
For organization members, discounted training credit packages (10+) are available to simplify staff registration. Organizations purchase discounted credits in the form of individual promo codes that allow staff to self-register for public courses. Private, on-site group training is also available for added flexibility.
“We are thrilled to support all OCBCC members with their training needs. We’re always ready to help and look forward to welcoming you to one of our courses.”
— First Aid 4U
Be Part of the Movement
Your membership empowers change — join a province-wide network working to strengthen early learning and child care across Ontario.
