Resources
Toolkits and practical guides for childcare providers and ECEs in the Kootenays
Building & Empowering Your Team to Thrive
Presented by Mia Gardiner, Kootenay Talent + Recruitment
Burnout is real — and 1 in 3 Kootenay childcare providers are struggling with sustainability. Download the full resource package from this 2026 Kootenay Boundary Early Years Conference session, including the presentation slides and a hands-on participant workbook with three practical tools: a Team Health Self-Assessment, a Burnout Barometer, and a 30-Day Action Plan.
Team Wellbeing & Retention
Free webinar facilitated by Innovate for Impact
This workshop shares practical tools for nervous system regulation that can be used in real time, even on the busiest days.
This is a useful session for founders, non-profit leaders, volunteers, and high-impact teams who want to keep caring for the work without losing sight of the people doing it.
The workshop is facilitated and funded by Innovate for Impact – a Community Futures East Kootenay program focused on advancing social entrepreneurship in the Kootenays by supporting purpose-driven innovators with tools, training and community to build impactful, sustainable ventures.
Ready to be part of the solution? Whether you’re an ECE looking for your next career opportunity or a childcare operator seeking support, we’re here to help you succeed in the Kootenays.