The Region of WaterlooChildren's Services DivisionWelcomes You

Join us for our fifth Professional Learning Day, hosted at Bingemans Conference Centre, where early years professionals across licensed childcare and EarlyON programs in the Waterloo Region come together to connect, grow, and be inspired.

This empowering day is thoughtfully designed to support early years professionals to reconnect with their authentic selves through collaborative learning experiences rooted in shared values, heartfelt passions, and a strong sense of purpose. Through meaningful dialogue and exploration, participants will deepen pedagogical practice, expand their understanding of equity and well-being, and strengthen their professional identity—nurturing a commitment to lifelong learning across the early years sector.

In response to valuable feedback from last year, the leadership stream will be offered on November 4th, after the Professional Learning Day. This adjustment has allowed us to enrich the Bingemans Conference Centre offerings with new sessions tailored specifically for cooks and the Francophone community—honouring the diverse voices, roles, and lived experiences within our early years programs.

Key Areas of Focus

  • Strengthening pedagogical practice
  • Advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging
  • Engaging with Indigenous ways of knowing and being
  • Supporting infant and early years mental health and well-being
  • Enhancing professional identity
  • Fostering cross-sector collaboration for lasting impact

Consistent with last years’ approach, this year’s format supports both individual and team learning opportunities. In the morning, participants will choose personalized learning sessions. In the afternoon, programs will engage in team-based professional learning—either onsite at Bingemans or within their own program location.

The day includes a welcoming address, engaging workshops, a catered lunch, networking opportunities, swag, door prizes, vendors, and more. Please review carefully when selecting your preferred learning experiences.

We look forward to welcoming a vibrant group of professionals to guide our journey and spark inspiration throughout the day. Let’s reconnect to what truly matters in our work and celebrate the heart of early learning, together.

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