Classification, Training & Professional Development

Financial Assistance Programs

Continuing Education Program
This program is intended to enhance the ability of licensed child care centres and family home day care agencies to recruit and retain staff.

Classification for Child Care Staff
Classification is the process for reviewing training and determining eligibility towards one of four designations for employment in a licensed child care facility.
ECE Education Training Programs
A list of approved Early Childhood Education training programs.
Leadership Training for ECEs
A program for child care centre directors and ECEs aspiring to become directors, who wish to develop the knowledge, skill and competence in the essential elements of administering and managing early learning and child care programs.
Early Years Professional Learning
Useful links to a variety of high-quality professional learning opportunities and resources that promote continuous professional growth and lifelong learning for early childhood educators (ECEs), directors, and other early years professionals.
Orientation Training for Early Learning and Child Care
A series of learning modules, knowledge checks, and resources for educators working directly with children in early learning and child care programs who do not meet the regulated training requirements.
Links to Professional Development Programs
Useful links for current practicing early childhood educators who wish to upgrade their skills.