10 years of upward momentum, and the journey is only beginning!
Un grand Québec commence petit
The 11th annual Early Childhood Week will take place from November 16 to 22, 2026, marking a new stage in the province-wide event’s evolution.
The theme in French will be Un grand Québec commence petit.* Inspired by this message, this year’s edition will put greater emphasis on the work we all need to do to ensure Quebec remains a family-friendly place to live and grow.
As we pursue our advocacy efforts and reach out to policymakers and early childhood development stakeholders, we hope to connect with an ever-broader range of parents and members of the public. Together, we can make early childhood development a true societal priority.
Early Childhood Week goes green
The 2026 campaign will also embrace a stronger commitment to sustainability.
To ensure that our practices are aligned with our environmental stewardship values, we will be significantly reducing the number of promotional materials we produce. This decision reflects how seriously we take the sustainability issues that affect our children. Climate change and environmental degradation are already having a real impact on their health, development and living conditions, especially during the first years of life.
We will therefore be putting greater emphasis on digital content, high-impact initiatives and actions that encourage community engagement and collaboration.
In the coming weeks, we will be rolling out an array of tools, activities and ways for participants across Quebec to join this important movement.
Key dates
October 2, 2026
Official launch of the promotional campaign, rollout of the website and access to communications tools.
November 16, 2026
Quebec-wide flag-raising ceremony at 10 a.m. and launch event at the BAnQ in Montreal
November 16–22, 2026
Early Childhood Week.
November 20, 2026
World Children’s Day and a webinar presented with the Commissioner for Children's Rights and Well-Being.
Stay tuned!
*We are currently finalizing the translation of our campaign slogan to ensure it is fully aligned with our objectives and intended messaging. The English slogan will be available on October 2, along with the rest of the campaign tools and materials.