Tune in to Episode 7 in Season 4 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast. In this inspiring live episode, recorded at the ECEBC Conference in Richmond, we return for Part Two of our conversation with Bridgitte Alomes of Natural Pod and Rory Richards of NUQO Modular. Together, we explore how their powerful collaboration is addressing the urgent need for high-quality, sustainable, and community-rooted child care spaces—especially in underserved communities. Building on our first conversation, we dive into the real-world lessons, challenges, and momentum that have emerged as their work evolves. Topics covered include: New projects and partnerships since their initial collaboration Leadership and transformation in early learning Navigating timelines, funding, and government processes Designing with equity, sustainability, and Indigenous leadership at the core Scaling their model to meet the diverse needs of communities across BC and beyond What’s fueling their hope and determination as they look ahead Whether you're a policymaker, child care provider, designer, or advocate, this episode offers tangible insights into how bold, values-driven collaboration can shape the future of child care. We are grateful to have Bridgitte Alomes & Rory Richards on our podcast once again and to share valuable insights with us. Listen now at https://www.wstcoast.org/news-articles/articles/bcs-path-universal-child-care-podcast-season-4-episode-7-bridgitte-alomes-rory-richards or wherever you get your podcasts. #podcast #BC #britishcolumbia #families #childcare #children #parents #childcareprograms #programs #earlyyears #ECE #earlyyearseducation #education #nonprofit #CCRC #podcast #listennow #equity #family #poverty #universalchildcare #podcasts #vancouver #britishcolumbia #community (fb)

May is Asian Heritage Month, an opportunity for us to learn more about the diverse culture and history of Asian communities. Come check out what we book we have at the library! To learn more about our library, visit https://www.wstcoast.org/library (fb)