Certification of Early Childhood Educators

Certification is a requirement for all Early Childhood Educators (ECE) directly involved in the care and supervision of children for 65 hours per month or more in a licensed child care centre.  Licensed family child care home providers may also apply for certification.

Child care centre boards may submit an Application for Exemption for an individual who does not meet the education requirements to be employed more than 65 hours in a child care centre.

Applications for ECE Certification and Applications for Exemption may be found at licensed child care facilities, Regional Early Learning and Child Care Offices, or downloaded from this website.  Applicants should review the ECE Certification information sheet before completing an Application for ECE Certification or Exemption.  You will require Adobe Acrobat Reader to look at the application forms and information sheet.

Forms:

• ECE Certification and Exemption Information
• Application for ECE Certification
• Application for Exemption
• Application for Tuition Reimbursement