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).

Anne Summerhays, Library Clerk

Anne has worked in several domains, including childcare, agricultural business administration, and public health, but through it all, nothing has brought her more joy than connecting with her community and using her skills to support others’ growth and empowerment. Anne has a Master of Information from Dalhousie, a passion for information literacy and instruction, and a love of all things creative, be it music, crafts, writing, or any other artistic endeavour.