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The child care centre is not just a place of care, it is a place of possibility. In recognizing the vital role of educators, we affirm a simple but powerful truth: children deserve more than supervision. They deserve joy, dignity, and the opportunity to flourish. And behind every joyful child in a Canadian child care is an educator whose work deserves to be seen, valued, and celebrated
Child Honouring is an invitation to give children the experience of being seen and loved for who they are, to build the communities they deserve, and to recognize that in doing so, we are also becoming more fully ourselves. For ECEs, who have chosen a path of caring for children, this philosophy deepens and grounds the work you’re already doing.
The Canadian Child Care Federation (CCCF) is proud to announce an exciting expansion of our online professional learning opportunities. In
Home child care is a vital service often underappreciated, but your commitment to professionalism can change that narrative. Establishing a
Setting goals is a powerful tool for enhancing your family child care business. Follow these six steps to ensure your
Effective time management is a cornerstone for achieving a harmonious balance between work and life as family child care providers.
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.
