Feel like you are surrounded by a concrete jungle? Not sure how to bring more nature play into your learning environment? Join the CCCF and the Child and Nature Alliance of Canada (CNAC) to learn strategies on how to connect your program with nature. Find out about the nature continuum and how you can work with what you have to include nature play in it.
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Because children are especially vulnerable to heat and their bodies are less able to deal with
the hot temperatures, we’ve got advice and tips on how to keep children — and yourself cool, safe and even have fun in your home care during heat waves.
The Canadian Child Care Federation (CCCF) is proud to announce an exciting expansion of our online professional learning opportunities. In response to feedback from our members across the country, we
Many people are having conversations about the $10 a day child care program and would like to know basic facts, accurate assessments, and responses to critics of the program. Professors and
Anyone working in licensed child care has to apply for certification. You will find certification information for your province or territory on our child care certification page.
With your resume and cover letter ready (we’ll provide guides for this soon), contact child care centres and introduce yourself! You can call, email, or even message them on social media. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get a reply. Try again a few days later to give them your resume in person. Remember that due to safety reasons you need to call first. Tell them you live in their area, and that you’re looking for a position.
On our provincial and territorial map we link to child care associations in your area. Follow the link to your association and join today. The associations provide valuable information to anyone starting out in their career. Even experienced ECEs can benefit. You’ll also enjoy valuable member benefits like discounts, meet other ECEs, and become a part of the child care movement in Canada.
If you join your provincial or territorial affiliate, you’re automatically also a member of the CCCF.
All licensed and regulated quality child care programs in Canada require these for the safety and security of children and families.
If you’re just starting out:
Join our Facebook Group and meet other ECEs who may be able to answer your questions
Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) are incredible professionals that have rewarding, important and demanding careers. They work with young children (and their families), ages 0-12, nurturing and educating them, observing and planning for their growth and development while ensuring that they are healthy. They create interactive and dynamic learning environments where children develop social skills, develop cognitive skills and foster lifelong learning. ECEs work in child care centres, classrooms, home child cares, preschool, and parent drop-in programs. You do not need a teaching degree to be an ECE, but you do need your ECE diploma.
