As we enter the second week of January, #WeSellJoy spotlights woman-owned businesses across BC that are making a difference in education and childcare services. Whether you’re searching for innovative learning opportunities for your child or quality childcare options, these entrepreneurs provide unique products and services to help you start 2026 with confidence and support. Discover how their expertise and dedication can help strengthen your community and empower the next generation!

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MEET THE FEATURED BUSINESSES

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Seedlings Forest School

Location: Victoria

At Seedlings Forest School, we strive to foster a sense of community and belonging among children, where they can develop positive relationships with each other and the natural world. Our experienced educators lead activities and encourage children to take risks, problem-solve, and make their own choices.

We believe that when children spend lots of time in nature, they learn to love and care for the earth. By asking questions, exploring, and trying things out for themselves, children discover how the world works in their own way. Our hope is that each child grows up to be a kind, curious, and caring friend to the earth and all who live here.

Our uniqueness comes from our approach to childhood itself. At Seedlings, we blend nature-based learning with child-led exploration, giving children the freedom to play, take risks, and follow their curiosity. We focus on building confidence, resilience, and a sense of wonder, all within a warm, connected community where every child is seen, heard, and valued. It’s not just school — it’s a place where children grow alongside nature, relationships, and themselves.

Learn more and connect with Seedlings Forest School

Website: Seedlings Forest School

Instagram: @seedlingsforestandnatureschool

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Acorn and Oak Childcare Services

Location: Nelson

I am a mobile childcare provider. I serve families from all over as they explore the Kootenays. I meet clients where they are staying or playing for as little as three hours to overnight. I create an experience for the whole family that establishes trust, professionalism, but most of all fun. My 25 years of experience has landed me with the most phenomenal collection of all-ages toys, games and activities. I custom the whole experience around the age and interests of the children. I have been tagged ‘the modern day Mary Poppins.’

• I provide the entertainment, toys and activities of a summer camp.
• I provide the trust, safety and security of a daycare.
• I provide the availability, flexibility and versatility of a nanny.
• I provide the resources, responses and communication of a professional.
• I provide the patience, love and experience of a mom.

This is beyond babysitting.

Learn more and connect with Acorn and Oak Childcare Services

Website: Acorn and Oak Childcare Services

Instagram: @acornandoakchildcare

Facebook: @acornandoakcafe

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Asland Academy

Location: Vancouver

Asland Learning Academy is a Vancouver-based educational center offering preschool, after-school, and enrichment programs for children ages 2.5 to 14. Our philosophy—From Knowledges to Virtue—focuses on nurturing both academic excellence and character development.

We provide a custom-made curriculum that blends core academics with hands-on learning through STEM, Singapore Math, Phonics, Reading & Writing, Public Speaking, Robotics, and 3D Printing. Our unique “Personality Building Clubs” cultivate confidence, creativity, empathy, and leadership through engaging group activities.

For early learners, our Little Aslans preschool program emphasizes curiosity, kindness, and foundational literacy and numeracy through play-based exploration. For school-aged students, our after-school and tutoring programs support academic success and independent learning skills.

Our small-class environment, dedicated educators, and bilingual approach (English–Chinese) ensure every child receives personalized attention. We also offer pick-up services from nearby schools and flexible day-camp programs during school breaks.

Asland Learning Academy stands out for its custom-made curriculum that integrates academic learning with character building. We don’t just teach knowledge—we nurture virtue, confidence, and creativity. Unlike traditional schools or tutoring centers, Asland offers a holistic education model that blends STEM, language, and social-emotional learning in small-class, project-based environments.

Our programs are uniquely structured for families in Vancouver’s west side, offering preschool, after-school, and day camp options under one roof. We also provide pick-up services from nearby schools, making learning convenient for parents and seamless for children.

Additionally, our bilingual English–Chinese approach and culturally inclusive curriculum help children connect globally while appreciating diversity. Each program is tailored to students’ developmental stages and learning styles, guided by passionate educators who inspire curiosity and confidence.

At Asland, we believe happy kids create happy families. We are committed to empowering each child to become a confident learner and compassionate citizen prepared for a bright future.

Learn more and connect with Asland Academy

Website: Asland Academy

Instagram: @aslandacademyvancouver

Facebook: @aslandacademy

LinkedIn: @asland-academy

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Build a Biz Kids

Location: Port Moody

You’ve seen how entrepreneurship transforms the way you think and lead—now imagine what it could unlock in your child.

The Launch Your Business at Home program helps kids turn their ideas into real businesses—building confidence, creativity, and problem-solving skills that last a lifetime.

Designed for how this generation learns best, the program is fully guided, self-paced, and packed with engaging videos (featuring real kids), colorful worksheets, and voice-led challenges. Kids learn from peers, not lectures, and stay motivated as they see their ideas come to life. It’s not homework—it’s hands-on, real-world learning that kids actually want to do.

Perfect for ages 7–13, the program nurtures entrepreneurial thinking, financial literacy, and digital skills while strengthening resilience, leadership, and independence.

Created by Build a Biz Kids, a Canadian charity empowering youth with future-ready education, every purchase helps us support more children from vulnerable sectors across Canada through our 1 for 4 program.

This year, give your child the ultimate advantage: the confidence to create their own future.
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Learn More: https://youtu.be/gN2LKXla7J0

Learn more and connect with Build a Biz Kids

Website: Build a Biz Kids

Instagram: @buildabizkids

Facebook: @buildabizkids

LinkedIn: @build-a-biz-kids-bizkids

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Easy Daysies Ltd.

Location: Coquitlam

Easy Daysies Ltd., a company founded by a mom of three & school teacher, produces award-winning daily visual schedules and proven products to help parents and teachers help children become more confident and independent with their day! Our goal is to help children have happier and easier days, and that is how it got its name… Easy Daysies®!

Children are primarily visual learners. Visual daily schedules help children become more confident and independent, all because they can see and predict what is happening next in their day. Make your kid’s day with Easy Daysies®! Named Parents’ Canada Magazine’s Favourite Find 2025! Winner of 17 Awards! With our little family, Easy Daysies even incited a bidding war on Dragons’ Den! Many of our products are now proudly Canadian made.

“I first created our daily visual schedules by parent demand when I was school teacher, to help kids at home get out the door faster in the morning! After many years of making them for free, I discovered there was nothing out there in the market. So I saved up by tutoring and selling crafts to get that first $1400 I needed to manufacture. Launched my first products off our kitchen table a few days after our third baby was born! My three kids (5 and under) at that time, started using Easy Daysies right away… so that we could all have easier days!” Elaine Tan Comeau, Easy Daysies Ltd.

Learn more and connect with Easy Daysies Ltd.

Website: Easy Daysies Ltd.

Instagram: @easydaysies

Facebook: @easydaysies

LinkedIn: @elainetancomeau

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Body Brain Learning

Location: Prince George

Empowering families, transforming learners—one skill at a time.

We offer in-person and online programs for children and adults strengthen the connection between body, brain, and learning. Our programs combine movement and mindset, through creative and hands-on strategies to improve focus, reading, writing, spelling, math, and emotional regulation. We offer individualized coaching, therapeutic tutoring, and body-based programs to address the reason why you or your child are stuck in learning.

Our approach is unique because it bridges therapeutic techniques with academic skill-building, addressing the root causes of learning and attention challenges, not just the symptoms. By integrating body-based methods, mindset tools, and personalized growth plans, we help learners achieve lasting change in how they think, feel, and learn.

Learn more and connect with Body Brain Learning

Website: Body Brain Learning

Instagram: @body_brain_learning

Facebook: @BodyBrainLearning

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“Community support is the heartbeat of our business. At Seedlings Forest School, we thrive because of the trust, encouragement, and connection from the families and neighbors around us. When our community shows up — through participation, referrals, or simply believing in our mission — it allows us to continue creating a safe, inspiring, and nature-rich environment for children to grow. Every bit of support strengthens the relationships, values, and experiences that make our school truly special.” – Laura Burki, Seedlings Forest School

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