About the 2027 Early Learning and Child Care Conference

Thank you to all of our participants and presenters for attending the 2026 Early Learning and Child Care Conference!

We have now secured the dates for our 2027 ELCC Conference! 

2027 ELCC Conference Dates:

  • Friday, February 26, 2027 *Optional Social Event
  • Saturday, February 27,  2027
    Sunday, February 28, 2027

Location:

  • White Oaks Resort and Spa
  • 253 Taylor Rd SS4
  • Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

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Join the waitlist

Below is a list of the target audience for the Annual Early Learning and Child Care Conference. The following Early Years Sector roles include, but are not limited to:

  • Registered Early Childhood Educators through the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators.
  • Early Childhood Educators working in other provinces
  • Early Childhood assistants working in childcare centres
  • Early Childhood Educators working in home childcare centres
  • Post-secondary students attending a program focusing on early childhood or child and youth studies.
  • Post-grad students with a focus on the early years.
  • Staff working in extended-day programming (before and after school)
  • Early years staff working for a municipality or District Services Area Administration Board
  • Professionals working in CAP-C or Healthy Babies, Healthy Children Programs
  • Professionals working in Indigenous-run early learning programs, supporting children 0-6.
  • Educators working in EarlyON or Head Start programs
  • Professionals working for the Ministry of Education, regulatory colleges (CECE & OCT), and the Federal ELCC secretariat who support the early years sector.
  • Professionals working in childcare advocacy associations
  • Ontario College of Teachers working in the Full-Day Kindergarten Program or Grade 1
  • District School Board Early Years Leads
  • District School Board Indigenous Leads
  • Educational Assistants working with children 0-6
  • Childcare Site Supervisors
  • Early Years Resource Consultants & OCT resource teachers supporting FDK and grade one
  • Early Years Pedagogical specialists
  • Paraprofessionals working within the early years sector (speech therapist, developmental services, occupational therapy, etc)
  • Post-secondary instructors, professors, and support staff whose primary focus is within the early years.
  • Professionals working in early childhood intervention and family support programs
  • Professionals working in early literacy programs

This list is ever-evolving. If you feel we have missed a key role, please email elccevents@metisnation.org, and we will work to update this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

This event is in-person only and is not offered in a virtual format.

No, day-of registrations will not be accepted at this event. Due to limited space, unregistered attendees will not be permitted to attend the conference.

Due to limited spacing capacity, participants cannot change sessions once registered. Attendance will be taken during breakout sessions.

Although we cherish children’s presence, some conference content may not be suitable for them. The 2027 ELCC Conference will be an adult-only event. Please make childcare arrangements to ensure you can fully engage and enjoy the event.

Accommodations will be made so the event is accessible. When registering, please let us know if you require accessibility accommodations so we can ensure they are set up and ready for you upon arrival at the conference.

Yes. When registering, please let us know if you have dietary restrictions.

No. If you are not staying at the venue, you must arrange your own travel to and from White Oaks Resort and Spa. Parking at White Oaks is free.

Please email elccevents@metisnation.org with any questions about the ELCC Conference.