ChildCareEd courses may be used as professional learning activities for providers' annual Continuous Professional Learning Portfolio Cycle.
Registered Early Childhood Educators are required to participate in the Continuous Professional Learning Program developed by the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE).
In Ontario, the regulations for education and training for child care providers are established by the Ministry of Education. The specific rules and requirements are set out under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA) and its accompanying regulations, including Ontario Regulation 137/15. These regulations define the qualifications, training, and ongoing professional development that child care providers must meet.
The College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) also plays a significant role in regulating the professional standards and continuous professional learning (CPL) for Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs). The CECE enforces the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, which ensures that RECEs maintain a high level of competence and ethical conduct in their profession.
Supervisor Qualifications:
Must be a member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) and have at least two years of experience in licensed child care. Alternatively, a person deemed capable of directing the child care program by a director may serve as a supervisor.
Qualified Employees:
Employees must either be members of the CECE or be otherwise approved by a director. Additional qualifications are required for specific age groups, such as having a diploma in child and youth care or recreation and leisure services.
Resource Consultant:
Must be a member of CECE with specialized post-secondary education related to children with special needs, or approved by a director.
Health Assessments and Immunization:
Every employee, volunteer, and student must complete a health assessment and receive immunizations as directed by the local medical officer of health, except when exempt for religious, conscience, or medical reasons.
First Aid and CPR Certification:
Supervisors, staff counted in child-to-staff ratios, and home child care providers must hold valid certifications in standard first aid and CPR.
Staff Training and Development:
Child care centers must have written policies for ongoing staff training and development. Registered Early Childhood Educators are required to participate in the Continuous Professional Learning Program and complete professional learning activities for the Continuous Professional Learning Portfolio Cycle.
Ministry of Education
Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA)
Toll-free: 1-800-387-5514
Child Care Licensing Website: https://www.ontario.ca/page/operating-licensed-child-care-program
Administrators! Are you looking to purchase hours for your staff? ChildCareEd offers the Group Admin Program and Subscription Services, which make it easy and affordable to make group purchases.
Group Admin Program
The Group Admin Program allows you to purchase clock hours at a flat price and then assign classes to staff members. This gives you control over your budget and training plan. Purchase hours for staff to ensure they complete their training requirements.
Use our Group Admin Feature and receive the following benefits:
Subscription Services
With Subscription Services, you can purchase training hours at a low one-time cost. There are three tiers to choose from, depending on your needs:
To view the course selection available for each of our subscription services, please click on View Courses List under each here: https://www.childcareed.com/subscriptions.html.
