New Francophone Material in Our Early Childhood Resource Library
A heartfelt thank you to the Francophone CCRR for donating these wonderful French-language children’s books to our Early Childhood Resource Library! Designed for children ages 2–5, these engaging stories share humor as a common thread and explore themes that matter...
Meet our Community Connectors Team!
We're excited to introduce you to another wonderful team within the CCRR program, the Community Connectors! Meet Tennille, Cindy, Farzina & Nina, together they support child care providers and the ECE workforce. They are here to support you with the valuable work...
What Robert Munsch Means to Us
We want to express our heartfelt appreciation for everything Robert Munsch has shared with us and our families over the years. Thank you Mr. Munsch, for your unforgettable stories and for bringing so many hours of joy, laughter, and wonder to children and families...
We’re celebrating 35 years!
Did you know? This year marks 35 incredible years of serving children, families, and our community! We feel truly blessed and grateful for your trust and support through the years; you are at the centre of everything we do. Here’s to continuing to make a difference...
Come Hear Len Pierre at CHOM!
We're thrilled to share that Len Pierre will be joining us as a keynote speaker on Saturday, January 31 at the Children the Heart of the Matter Conference. Len's talk will guide educators through storytelling, reflection, and cultural teachings to integrate...
Meet Our Library Team
Over the last while we've been introducing you to the various teams and their roles within the CCRR program.Today, meet the members of our Early Childhood Resource and Parent Libraries team: Amber, Amberly, Becca and Diane. Together they support early care and...
Announcing Our Friday Night Keynote Speaker For CHOM
We’re excited to announce that Dr. Mariana Brussoni will be joining us as a keynote speaker at this year’s Children the Heart of the Matter Conference! Dr. Brussoni will be sharing the importance of risky play in child development; you won’t want to miss this powerful...
Meet Our Training Team
It’s time to shine the spotlight on another wonderful team within the CCRR! Today we'd like to introduce you to the members of our Training team, Tamara, Daljit & Ellen. Many of you may have met them at one of our workshops, either in-person or over Zoom.Together,...
Meet the Delta Team
It has been a while since we last introduced our teams, so we thought now would be the perfect time to reintroduce them! First up is the team at our Delta office. There you will find Ewa, Jun, Mamta and Shelley, ready to help. They provide the following services to...
Registration opens in less than a month for the 29th annual Children the Heart of the Matter Conference!
We're excited to share a sneak peek at the 2026 Conference brochure, before registration officially opens! This early look gives you nearly a full month to explore the workshop sessions, plan your selections, and get ready to register when it all goes live on...
Celebrating 10 years!
We're celebrating Sadia's 10th anniversary with Options Community Services! Huge thanks to Sadia for ten wonderful years of dedication, caring and heart! Here's to many more!
Get ready, conference registration opens soon!
Mark your calendars, registration for the Children the Heart of the Matter Conference opens on November 1st! We’re thrilled to announce that this year’s theme is all about exploring outdoor play and deepening our connection to the land. Expect inspiring sessions,...
Looking for Inspiration with Your Loose Parts?
Have you gathered a collection of loose parts but aren't quite sure how to use them? Need ideas on how to thoughtfully integrate them into your learning environment and children's play? Stop by the library and explore our selection of books on loose parts play! These...
Celebrating 5 Years!
We're celebrating Becca's 5th anniversary with the CCRR and Options Community Services! Thank you, Becca for your dedication over the past five years and the enthusiasm you bring to the team!
Welcome to the Team, Jun!
We're thrilled to introduce the newest member of our team! Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Jun! To help you get to know her better, here are a few fun facts about Jun: Position: Child Care Consultant at the Delta CCRRFavourite food: Sushi Favourite...
Attend In-Person for Additional Networking Hours
We've added 30 minutes of networking time before our in-person workshops in Surrey, and your certificate will show the extra time you've invested. When we have the opportunity to sit with fellow early care and learning professionals, sharing experiences, asking...
Fall 2025 Professional Development
We're Excited To Announce That Our Fall Professional Development Is Now Live On Our Website! This season's workshops and training are full of inspiring, practical sessions designed to support both your professional and personal growth. Visit our workshop event pages...
Seen: The Documentary
We’re thrilled to announce that the powerful documentary SEEN is coming to Surrey this September! Hosted by Options Community Services and Child Care Options CCRR, this exclusive screening invites our community into an important conversation about parenting,...
Highlights From Our Morning of Exploration and Play
What a joy-filled morning of exploration and play! We had an amazing time connecting with everyone who joined us for our pop-up play at the beach on July 17. It was such a delight to see the children immersed in creativity, building, imagining, and discovering with...
Welcome Back Tennille!
We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Tennille back from her maternity leave! Tennille, we’ve missed you, it's wonderful to have you back! Many of you may see Tennille in her role as a Community Connector.
