You don't have to lead alone
Online | Free
Starts October 21, 2026 | Online | Free
A free, six-session Community of Practice for Kootenay childcare leaders,
facilitated by Nicky Byres.
Leadership Community of Practice
Leading a childcare centre can feel isolating. This Community of Practice brings a small group of Kootenay childcare leaders together to think, share, and work through real challenges across six virtual sessions, so you leave each one with practical ideas and a stronger network behind you
What you'll take away
- Build a trusted network of leaders who get it
- Strengthen your leadership through peer reflection
- Leave each session with tools you can use right away
- Lead with more confidence and less isolation
Who's it for
It’s designed for managers, owners, executive directors, and emerging leaders, and it’s completely free. You’ll earn a professional development certificate for the hours you complete. To hold your spot, we’ll ask you to sign a short MOU confirming your participation.
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Dates & Details
- Format: Six virtual sessions, about 1.5 hours each
- Time:
- Group size: 6-8 leaders
- Dates: Oct 21 and Nov 25 (2026), then Jan 13, Feb 17, Mar 10 and Mar 31 (2027)
- Cost: Free
- Certificate: A professional development certificate is available for the hours you complete
- Good to know: To hold your spot, we'll ask you to sign a short MOU confirming your participation
About the facilitator
Nicky Byres is Executive Director of the Society of Richmond Children’s Centres and brings deep experience leading in the early childhood sector. Sessions draw on Ann Pelo’s From Teaching to Thinking, an approach that helps leaders grow as thinkers, mentors, and confident decision-makers.
