Saskatchewan Early Childhood Association

🌟 Meet our last Homes Conference Panelist: Farzana Siddiqui! 🌟

We are excited to introduce Farzana Siddiqui, a licensed Group Family Child Care Home provider from Regina, Saskatchewan, who will be joining us at the SECA Homes Conference on August 22nd!

With over 20 years of experience in early childhood education, Farzana brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her work with children and families. She has spent more than a decade operating her own licensed home daycare, creating a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued, and celebrated.

Farzana’s dedication to the early childhood profession has been recognized with the SECA Award of Excellence in 2021 and the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Early Childhood Education in 2023. 🏆

We can’t wait for attendees to connect with Farzana and learn from her experience, passion for inclusive practice, and commitment to supporting children and families.

📅 August 22, 2026
📍 Holiday Inn Express & Suites – East University Saskatoon

⏰ REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED!
You now have until **August 12th at 4:00 PM** to register!

Come spend the day learning, connecting, and celebrating the incredible work of home-based child care providers across Saskatchewan. 💛

Link Below:
https://seca-sk.org/events-calendar =126&wid=1001&cid=2011

✨ Meet another of our Homes Conference panelists!

We’re excited to introduce Omolara Adekunle (Lara), who will be joining us on August 22 for an engaging panel discussion featuring experienced home child care providers from across Saskatchewan.

With a background in teaching, over a decade of experience in early learning and child care, and experience as a child care director, Lara brings a wealth of knowledge and perspective to the conversation. In 2025, she took the next step in her journey by opening her own licensed Group Home Daycare in Saskatoon.

📅 August 22, 2026
📍 Holiday Inn Express & Suites – East University, Saskatoon

Join us for a full day of professional learning, connection, practical tools, and inspiration designed specifically for home child care providers. Hear from experienced providers like Lara, learn from knowledgeable speakers, and connect with others working in home child care across Saskatchewan.

We can’t wait to welcome you! 💙

https://seca-sk.org/news/seca-homes-conference

🏡 5 Reasons to Register for the SECA Homes Conference!

Home child care providers do so much every day, and this conference is designed specifically with you, your work, and your professional growth in mind. 💛

Here are 5 reasons you won’t want to miss it:

✨ Meaningful Professional Learning
Explore relevant topics and ideas that can strengthen your practice and support your continued growth.

🤝 Connection with Other Providers
Meet and connect with home child care providers from across Saskatchewan who understand the unique experiences of your work.

💡 Practical Tools & Inspiration
Leave with ideas, strategies, and inspiration that you can bring directly into your program.

🎤 Learn from Experts & Experienced Providers
Hear from knowledgeable presenters and experienced home child care providers who bring valuable perspectives and real-world experience.

🏡 A Day Designed for You
This conference is all about home child care. Take a day to learn, connect, reflect, and celebrate the important work you do.

📅 August 22, 2026
📍 Holiday Inn Express & Suites – East University, Saskatoon
🎟️ $75 for SECA members | $150 for non-members

🏨 Staying at the hotel? Our special room block rate has been extended until August 10! Be sure to book your room before the deadline to take advantage of the conference rate. The booking info is in your confirmation email after registration!

Also, don't forget that this is covered by the PD Grant!!

Your work matters. Make time for yourself, your practice, and your professional community. 💛

Link below for more information and to register:

https://seca-sk.org/news/seca-homes-conference

🌟 Meet our Homes Conference Panelist: Jamie Drummelsmith! 🌟

We are excited to introduce Jamie Drummelsmith, also known as Mr. Jamie, who will be joining us at the SECA Homes Conference on August 22nd!

With over 11 years of experience in early childhood education, Jamie has built his career around creating meaningful learning experiences for children. After beginning his journey in Ireland and moving to Saskatchewan in 2015, Jamie spent 10 years working in a daycare before turning his dream into reality by opening Preschool na Éirinn, a space focused on connection, creativity, and child-centred learning.

Jamie brings a wealth of experience, passion, and a genuine love for the early years profession. We can’t wait for attendees to learn from his experiences and hear more about his journey in home-based early learning.

📅 August 22, 2026
📍 Holiday Inn Express & Suites - East University Saskatoon

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate the incredible work happening in home-based child care across Saskatchewan!

Register today: https://seca-sk.org/news/seca-homes-conference

🎉 Meet one of our Homes Conference panelists!

We're excited to welcome Brittany Villemaire to our panel of experienced home child care providers. Brittany brings decades of experience in early childhood education, leadership, and advocacy, and we're looking forward to the valuable insights she'll share during this engaging discussion.

Join us on August 22 to hear from Brittany and our other incredible panelists as they share their experiences, challenges, and successes in home child care.

Have you registered yet? Click the link below, we can't wait to see you there! 💙

https://seca-sk.org/events-calendar =126&wid=1001&cid=2011

We will be closed Monday, August 3rd for Saskatchewan day. We will return to regular business hours on Tuesday.
Have a happy and safe long weekend! 💚

🎥 Check out this inspiring conversation featuring our Board Member, Jammie, and Quinn from Kustom Kitties Canada!

You might recognize Quinn as the founder of Kustom Kitties Canada, one of SECA's valued partners and a familiar face at our conferences as both a vendor and workshop facilitator. Before joining the SECA Board, Jammie also shared her knowledge with our community by facilitating virtual workshops.

We loved hearing powerful reminders throughout the conversation, including:
✨ "The basis of education does not start in kindergarten."
✨ "Strong ECE builds strong K–12."

These messages reinforce what we know to be true: investing in early childhood education lays the foundation for lifelong learning and success.

As a reminder, SECA members receive 10% off at Kustom Kitties Canada—just one of the many benefits of membership!

🎥 Watch the full conversation here:

The Learning Canvas Conversations #1: I Met Saskatchewan’s Biggest “Looser” 😂 (Here’s Why) Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

⏳🏡 The countdown is on for our first SECA Homes Conference on August 22!

In less than one month, we can't wait to welcome home child care providers from across Saskatchewan to the Holiday Inn Express & Suites – East University, Saskatoon for a day of learning 📚, connection 🤝, and inspiration 💡.

✨ We're excited to share more about Ashleigh Davies, who will be facilitating two engaging sessions throughout the day. We can't wait for you to learn from her experience, expertise, and practical insights.

📍 Location: Holiday Inn Express & Suites – East University, Saskatoon
📅 Date: August 22, 2026

🔗 Click the link below to learn more and register:
https://seca-sk.org/news/seca-homes-conference

💙 We can't wait to see you there!

We've been hard at work behind the scenes!

We're excited to share a glimpse of what we've been working on and the progress being made to support the sector. We will continue working toward a stronger future for early learning and child care in Saskatchewan 💛