BC’s Path to Universal Child Care
Episode S04E07 – Building on Momentum: Creating Scalable, Community-Led Child Care Spaces
Recorded live at the ECEBC Conference – May 8, 2025

Guests: Bridgitte Alomes (Natural Pod), Rory Richards (NUQO Modular)
Hosts: Nora, Crystal, and Gyda

In this inspiring live episode, recorded at the ECEBC Conference in Richmond, we return for Part Two of our conversation with Bridgitte Alomes of Natural Pod and Rory Richards of NUQO Modular.

Together, we explore how their powerful collaboration is addressing the urgent need for high-quality, sustainable, and community-rooted child care spaces—especially in underserved communities. Building on our first conversation, we dive into the real-world lessons, challenges, and momentum that have emerged as their work evolves.

Topics covered include:

New projects and partnerships since their initial collaboration

Leadership and transformation in early learning

Navigating timelines, funding, and government processes

Designing with equity, sustainability, and Indigenous leadership at the core

Scaling their model to meet the diverse needs of communities across BC and beyond

What’s fueling their hope and determination as they look ahead

Whether you're a policymaker, child care provider, designer, or advocate, this episode offers tangible insights into how bold, values-driven collaboration can shape the future of child care.

🔗 Resources & Links:

Natural Pod naturalpod.com

NUQO Modular nuqo.ca

🎧 Listen to Part One: S04E05 – Designing with Purpose: A New Vision for Early Learning Environments

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