With recent tragic incidents of anti-Black racism, and June marking National Indigenous History month and LGBTQ2+ Pride month, the College acknowledges how much work still needs to be done to combat racism and discrimination in our society. As Registered Early Childhood Educators, we have an important role to play. By …
Today, the Safe and Supportive Classrooms Act was passed. This legislation amended the Early Childhood Educators Act (ECE Act) to provide that all acts of sexual abuse lead to mandatory revocation of a member’s Certificate of Registration. The College welcomes this change, which demonstrates that the government shares our position …
A Message from the President The College will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2019. As a member of Council since its inception, I have witnessed the tremendous advances the College has made in defining our profession and ensuring the public is protected. I took on the role of Council President …
The College of Early Childhood Educators welcomes proposed amendments to the Early Childhood Educators Act, 2007 that will strengthen its ability to protect children in Ontario from sexual abuse. The proposed amendments, introduced today as Bill 48, Safe and Supportive Classrooms Act, 2018, would mean that all acts of sexual abuse, not …
The College of Early Childhood Educators (the College) welcomes the release of the early years and child care workforce strategy as part of the provincial government’s commitment to improving access to quality licensed child care for children and families in Ontario. Qualified and accountable professionals are key to the delivery …
The College of Early Childhood Educators (College) welcomes proposed amendments to the Early Childhood Educators Act, 2007 to enhance investigation and discipline procedures for matters related to sexual abuse and incapacity. If passed, the changes will equip the College to better protect the public and support appropriate resolution of issues relating to …
The College of Early Childhood Educators (College) supports the provincial government’s commitment to improve access to quality licensed child care for children and families in Ontario. We are pleased to see that both reports commissioned by the government, Workforce Study for Early Years and Child Care Employees and Affordable For All: Making Licensed …