Early Childhood Educators
Working in Ontario
Early Childhood Educators develop and implement activities in early childhood settings for children from infancy to twelve. ECEs are responsible for planning and organizing activities that protect and promote children’s intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth. ECEs are also known as Preschool Teachers, Childcare Workers, Day Care Workers, Child Care Practitioners, Home child care visitor/consultant, Nursery School Teachers, Child care Assistant Supervisors, Day Care Supervisors, Child Care Coordinators. Supervisor and Coordinator positions require at least 2 years experience in the field.
Early Childhood Education in Ontario
The Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services (MCYS) regulates the Day Nurseries Act. The Association of Early Childhood Educators Ontario (AECEO) and L’Association francophone à l’éducation des services à l’enfance de l’Ontario (AFESEO) are the provincial professional associations recognized by the Ministry to evaluate credentials of individuals who do not hold a recognized Ontario Early Childhood Education diploma and/or degree and determine equivalency eligibility requirements to work as an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) in the province.
Tools and Information
The Ontario Government has partnered with the Association of Early Childhood Educators Ontario (AECEO) to create a Career Map for internationally trained early childhood educators. The Career Map explains in detail every step of the registration process including the language requirements, industry trends, labour market conditions, credential assessment process, licensing fees and other important information.
Getting Help
Bridge training programs: If you are qualified in your profession but new to Ontario, you may benefit from a bridging program. Bridging programs help qualified immigrants move more quickly into their professions without duplicating what they have already learned.
Association of Early Childhood Educators Ontario
Access to the Early Childhood Education Field in Ontario program
This program provides participants with preparation for licensure and employment through courses in occupation-specific language, workplace culture and communications, as well as work placements, mentorships and technical skills training. Successful graduates of the program get licensed with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
Website: www.aeceo.ca
Telephone: 416-487-3157 ext. 26
Toll free: 1-866-932-3236
E-mail: intake@aeceo.ca
Location: Toronto
Regulatory Body
Association of Early Childhood Educators Ontario (AECEO)
40 Orchard View Blvd
Suite 211
Toronto, ON
Canada
M4R 1B9
Telephone: (416)487-3157
Fax: (416) 487-3758
E-mail: aeceo@bellnet.ca
Web site: www.aeceo.ca/
Learning More
For information on Day Nurseries Act and licensing of Day Nurseries in Ontario contact:
Ministry of Children and Youth Services
Early Years Programs Branch
800 Bay St., 6th Floor,
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
M5S 3A9
Phone: (416) 325-5315
Fax: (416) 325-5349
Website: www.children.gov.on.ca
For more information on other Canadian professional associations contact:
Canadian Childcare Federation (C.C.C.F.)
383 Parkdale Ave
Suite 201
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1Y 4R4
Telephone: 1-613-729-5289
Toll Free: 1-800-858-1412
Fax: 1-613-729-3159
E-mail: info@cccf-fcsge.ca
Web site: www.cccf-fcsge.ca/
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