The Early Years Community Development Centre is committed to supporting continuous professional development of early childhood educators and other professionals working with young children.

We offer online and hands-on resources to support professional learning and skill development. Our lending library has over 4000 items available for a loan: play materials, loose parts, toys, and books for children and adults, with a focus on inclusion and diversity. We invite new and seasoned educators to engage in professional learning where curiosity, reflection, and intentionality come together to enrich the quality of provided early learning and child care.

The EYCDC provides opportunities for centre-based learning, guided reflections, and increased  collaboration among early childhood educators and other early years professionals. Together, we can unlock the transformative power of learning to enhance our practice and ensure positive outcomes for young children and their families.

Olha Khaperska, PD Services Manager and EYCDC Coordinator

Olha has been supporting ECEs and NSCECE students in her current roles since 2022. She started her career as an educator, and then added the roles of a consultant and a Nova Scotia’s Early Learning Curriculum Framework facilitator. Olha is passionate about culturally responsive practices and beautiful learning environments. She has a degree in Management, an ECE diploma, an Early Childhood Administrator Certificate, and a Master of Education in Lifelong Learning/Adult Education (MSVU).

Lillian Scales, Library Clerk

Lillian has worked in several domains, including museum administration and collections, records and information management, and private libraries. Lillian has a BA and MLitt in Art History, as well as a Library and Information Technician Diploma. She has a passion for education and enjoys the challenge of learning something new.