Early Childhood Learning Agency

Considering full-school-day pre-kindergarten for children ages three and four, and full-day kindergarten for five-year-olds

The Early Childhood Learning Agency (ECLA) was announced in the Speech from the Throne in February 2008. It is situated within the Ministry of Education and works in close cooperation with the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

The ECLA has been tasked with exploring the feasibility of expanding early learning programs in British Columbia. It will report back to government decision makers by the end of 2008.

This consultation paper [PDF - 48KB] was available for public response from June 23 until August 15, 2008. The response period for the consultation paper has now ended. We are pleased that more than 2600 responses were submitted to the Agency.

From May to July 2008, the ECLA met with various groups and individuals to gather their opinions on the topic. Thank you to the many individuals and groups who met with or submitted written responses to the Agency.

Please check back to this website later in the fall for additional information about the work of the Early Childhood Learning Agency.