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New to the College? : Click here to apply to be a Registered Early Childhood Educator.
The College of Early Childhood Educators (the College) is a professional self-regulatory body for early childhood educators formed to protect the public interest and focused on quality and standards in the practice of early childhood education.
We welcome your application to become a Registered Early Childhood Educator. Visit the Who Is Required to Be a Member web page to learn why you need to register with the College. To learn more about applying, please click on the category that applies to you.
The College of Early Childhood Educators regulates Ontario’s early childhood educators in the public interest. Read about the history of the Col lege. Find out about the College’s purpose and mandate.
To become a registered early childhood educator, you need a diploma or equivalent education. Then you need to register with the College of Early Childhood Educators (the College). Find out what you will learn. Step 1: Get your Early Childhood Education Diploma. Diploma programs can be in person, online or a mix of both. There are:
Early childhood education training is structured to teach both the theoretical and practical sides of early childhood development (children 12 and under). You will learn about basic health, safety and behaviour as well as how to understand children's environments and early learning mechanisms.
Develop policy and programs to support child care and early years programs for children and families. Make sure child care settings are safe and follow the law by funding, licensing and inspecting licensed child care providers.
