ChildCareEd courses may be used to fulfill ongoing professional learning requirements for providers in Quebec. ChildCareEd is an IACET accredited organization that provides CEUs for all of our online self-paced training courses.
The following are the education requirements for providers in Quebec.
In Quebec, the Ministère de la Famille (Ministry of the Family) establishes the education and training requirements for child care personnel working in child care facilities. The specific regulations are outlined in the Educational Childcare Act and the Regulation respecting childcare services.
Certified Educators (Éducateurs/trices qualifiés)
- Diploma of College Studies (DCS) in Early Childhood Education (AEC/DEC): To be considered a qualified educator, individuals must typically have a Diploma of College Studies in Early Childhood Education (DEC) or an Attestation of College Studies (AEC) in Early Childhood Care and Education.
- First Aid Certification: All certified educators must have a valid first aid certificate, including CPR training for children and infants.
- Additional Training: Some positions may require additional specialized training, particularly in working with specific age groups (infants, toddlers, preschoolers) or children with special needs.
Unqualified Educators
- Unqualified educators can work in child care facilities, but they must work under the supervision of certified staff. These individuals typically do not need specific formal education in early childhood care but may be required to complete basic training in child care or first aid.
- Ongoing Training: Unqualified educators are often required to complete a set number of training hours each year to improve their knowledge of early childhood care and education.
Family Child Care Providers (Recognized by a Coordinating Office)
- Family child care providers must complete at least 45 hours of training in early childhood care, which includes safety, child development, and educational activities. This training is mandatory before they can be recognized by a coordinating office.
- Providers must also hold a valid first aid and CPR certification.
- Administrators of Child Care Centers
- Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field: Administrators typically need at least a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., early childhood education, social work, or management).
- Ongoing Professional Development: Administrators are often required to continue their professional development through additional courses and certifications.
Ministère de la Famille (Ministry of the Family)
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:
- Record-keeping tools to manage continuing education requirements
- Group Administrators can see their staff's progress in assigned courses as well as test scores
- Purchase bulk hours with discounted Subscription Services
- Refunded hours if staff leave and do not finish courses
- Add or remove staff as needed
- Assign training to individuals or the entire team
- Print administrator copies of certificates
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:
- Basic: Unlimited online training
- Plus: Unlimited online training plus select online CDA training courses
- Instructor-Led: Unlimited online training, plus all CDA online training courses, and one Virtual Class each month led by a trained Educational Specialist
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.
