The College is pleased to welcome its new Chair of Council, Stacee Stevenson RECE, who was elected as Chair in June. Stacee brings over 25 years of experience in the early learning sector, both as an educator and in leadership positions. She currently serves as Program Manager of Canada-Wide Early …
Each year, the College selects members for a review of their CPL Portfolio records to confirm that they are complying with their Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) Program requirements and provide feedback, if needed. In 2025, the College audited members in March and September. Selected at random, members represented the diversity …
Council meets four times a year to oversee the College of Early Childhood Educators’ activities in regulating the profession in the public interest. Here are highlights from the meeting held on June 10, 2026. In the Spotlight June is the start of Council’s governance year. Some important things that happen …
The Discipline Committee makes decisions in cases where an RECE is accused of professional misconduct and/or incompetence by the Complaints Committee after an investigation. The College is required to publish summaries of all Discipline Committee decisions. We are also required to publish written decisions from Discipline cases, which can be …
The vast majority of RECEs are trusted, accountable professionals who practise the profession in a manner that supports the development and well-being of children. However, as a regulatory body that establishes and enforces ethical and professional standards to protect the public interest, the College has a responsibility set out in …
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 …
When you enter the profession as members of the College, it’s an exciting time but it can also be overwhelming. There is paperwork to navigate, as well as new work environments and processes to learn. You also have to become familiar with the College’s website including practice resources and My …
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 …
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 …
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 …









