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CCCF’s Online Professional Learning

We offer online learning resources year-round so you can access your learning at a time that works best for you. Learning opportunities include online courses and webinars. Professional learning certificates are provided for the online courses as well as for participants who attend live webinar events.

CCCF member discounts are available for all of these learning opportunities. 

Prices listed below are for individuals. If you are interested in registering a group of 10 or more individuals, please contact, pd@cccf-fcsge.ca for more information.

This online training provides a professional development opportunity for individuals who are considering starting a home child care, as well existing providers. The course has 10 modules which can be completed sequentially at the learner’s own pace. Course access is available for six months after you register. Each module is expected to take about 1.5 hours. Upon completion of the 10 module online course, participants will receive a 30 hour professional development certificate of completion from the Canadian Child Care Federation.

This course is also available in French. For more information on how to register for the French course, email pd@cccf-fcsge.ca.

Registration now open

  • Fee: $250
  • Your Member fee: $200

This asynchronous (learn at your own pace) professional development course is geared for working professionals in early childhood education, and for parents and caregivers who are curious about supporting gender and gender diversity with young children. Course access is available for six months after you register.  Learners are encouraged to take one, 45-minute module per week for eight weeks, for a total of seven hours of professional development. Upon completion of the course, learners will receive a 7 hour professional development certificate of completion from the Canadian Child Care Federation. 

This course is also available in French. For more information on how to register for the French course, email pd@cccf-fcsge.ca.

Registration now open

  • Fee: $ 60
  • Your Member Fee: FREE

Online Outdoor Play Training Course

This 12 module course integrates outdoor play theory and practice through examples and reflections on professional experiences and practice. The course may be completed at your own pace. Course access is available for six months after you register. Each module will take approximately three hours each to complete and includes interactive content; slide shows, interactive graphics, discussion forums, and voice recorded content. At the end of each module, you will have the option to engage in self-reflective options and an assessment activity. You may complete the assessment activity as many times as you wish. Once all 12 modules have been successfully completed, you will receive a 45 hour professional development certificate of completion from the Canadian Child Care Federation.

Registration opens July 1

  • Fee: $100 
  • Your Member Fee: $75

Online Outdoor Play Training

This 12 module course integrates outdoor play theory and practice through examples and reflections on professional experiences and practice. The course may be completed at your own pace. Course access is available for six months after you register. Each module will take approximately three hours each to complete and includes interactive content; slide shows, interactive graphics, discussion forums, and voice recorded content. At the end of each module, you will have the option to engage in self-reflective options and an assessment activity. You may complete the assessment activity as many times as you wish. Once all 12 modules have been successfully completed, you will receive a 45 hour professional development certificate of completion from the Canadian Child Care Federation.

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Supporter membership rate $45 CAD. Join now!

Annual Membership rate $0 CAD with the code from your local affiliate. Join now!

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:

  1. Get certified!
  2. Find the requirements for your province or territory
  3. Write your resume and begin your job search. We’ll provide tips on this soon. 
  4. Get your vulnerable sector check and first aid training

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.

Annual Membership rate $90 CAD.
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Annual Membership rate $65 CAD.
Join now!

Annual Membership rate $65 CAD.
Join now!

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