Truth and Reconciliation comes into greater focus each September, with Truth and Reconciliation Week (September 22 – 26) and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30). Canadians are encouraged to engage with Indigenous voices and stories and take action towards reconciliation in our own lives and communities. While …

Representing diverse voices and perspectives from within the RECE community, RECE Advisors are early educators just like you who volunteer with the College to share their insights and expertise on a variety of subjects related to the practice of early childhood education. The College deeply values the input of RECE …

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 …

One of the College’s key objectives is to contribute to the development of a resilient and sustainable profession.  Supporting our members and their well-being is a critical component of that. As care-based professionals, RECEs have many important and demanding responsibilities and regularly put the needs of others ahead of their …

This month, Kristine Parsons RECE, Director of Operations at RisingOaks Early Learning Ontario in Kitchener, begins her fourth – and final – term as Council Chair. As Chair, she’s been a true champion for the profession. Under her leadership, the College successfully navigated the pandemic and launched a new strategic …

The Discipline Committee makes decisions in cases where an RECE has been accused of professional misconduct and/or incompetence by the Complaints Committee following investigation. The College is required to publish summaries of cases where Discipline Committee has decided the RECE is guilty of professional misconduct or incompetence. These summaries are …

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 11, 2025. In the Spotlight June is the start of Council’s governance year. Some important things that happen …

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the rich history, tradition and diversity of Canada’s First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. This month is also an opportunity to honour the stories, achievements and resilience of Indigenous Peoples. In early childhood education, post-secondary programs that partner …

June is a time when two important observances coincide in Canada: National Indigenous History Month and Pride. This month, and every month, provides an opportunity to honour and recognize the profound history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of Indigenous peoples, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Additionally, it is a time …

In Canada, ensuring protections and recourse for discrimination around sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression is a matter of fundamental human rights. In the profession, the ECE Act, the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, and How Does Learning Happen set out requirements for inclusive leadership by RECEs …