February was formally recognized as Black History Month by the Government of Canada in December 1995, following the advocacy of Rosemary Sadlier, O. Ont (Order of Ontario) in collaboration with the Honourable Dr. Jean Augustine P.C., C.M., O.Ont., C.B.E. A former public…
Celebrating 15 years of dedication and passion in early childhood education
January 30, 2024
The College of ECE is celebrating its 15th anniversary on February 14. In recognition of this milestone, we’d like to share the thoughts of two RECEs who were in the sector at the time early childhood education became a regulated profession and have since shared their time and expertise with …
The Discipline Committee hears matters regarding allegations of professional misconduct and/or incompetence which have been referred by the Complaints Committee following investigation. The College is mandated to publish a summary of its disciplinary decisions and reasons when the Discipline Committee makes a finding of guilt. These disciplinary decisions are then …
Serving on the College Council offers an opportunity for Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) to have a say in the governance of their profession. Election 2024 is fast approaching. Members in good standing can nominate themselves to run for Council. Nominations for Districts 3, 4 and 8 (South East, Central East …
Council meets four times a year to oversee the College of Early Childhood Educators’ (College) activities in regulating the profession in the public interest. Here are highlights from the meeting held on October 25, 2023. In the spotlight Kate Manson-Smith, Ontario’s Deputy Minister of Education, attended the meeting. In her …
The College of Early Childhood Educators is pleased to notify registered members of the 15th Annual Meeting of Members. Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Time: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. ET Location: Virtual meeting The goal of this meeting is to inform members of Council activities during the previous fiscal year. …
The Discipline Committee hears matters regarding allegations of professional misconduct and/or incompetence which have been referred by the Complaints Committee following investigation. The College is mandated to publish a summary of its disciplinary decisions and reasons when the Discipline Committee makes a finding of guilt. These disciplinary decisions are then …
A Message from Kristine Parsons RECE, Council Chair, College of Early Childhood Educators Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) play an important role in supporting children and families during the critical early years, and are essential to helping prepare Ontario’s children for future success. Today, on Child Care Worker and Early …
September 2023 marks 15 years since the College of Early Childhood Educators (the College) began to take in applications from individuals in Ontario, to become Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) – the only early learning professionals in Canada recognized as part of a self-regulating profession. Today, our membership numbers more …
One of the most common practice issues the College sees is inadequate supervision of children. While RECEs intentionally create and maintain safe environments that support children’s play and learning, there are many factors that make supervision challenging. For instance, transitioning children from one area or activity to another, lack of …