About RECEs

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The training, knowledge, and competencies of early childhood educators are distinct and unique from other professions. The specialized skills of ECEs provide for collaborative opportunities with other regulated professionals. ​

Practice Settings

​RECEs practise in a wide variety of settings:

​Advocacy

Government

Post-Secondary Institutions

Full-day Kindergarten & Other Classroom Settings

Children's Services

Family Support Programs

Licensed Child Care

Unlicensed Home Child Care

Recreation Programs

​Protected Scope of Practice

​The ECE Act defines the practice of early childhood education as "the planning and delivery of inclusive play-based learning and care programs for children in order to promote the well-being and holistic development of children, and includes:

Delivery of programs to children 12 years or younger

Assessment of the programs and of the progress of children in them

Communication with parents or persons with legal custody of children in programs to improve the development of the children

such other services or activities as may be prescribed by the regulations"

Only College members can practice the profession of early childhood education and use the protected titles "Early Childhood Educator" and "Registered Early Childhood Educator" along with the professional designations ECE, RECE and their French equivalents.

The purpose of a protected title is to assure the public that any person who uses it has met the education and other requirements for entry into the profession. The protected title also assures the public that any person who uses it is accountable to practise the profession of early childhood education in accordance with the ethical and professional standards set by the College.

* The College of Early Childhood Educators provides information and communication in an accessible manner when requested. If you require an accessible format and/or communication support, please contact a College staff member or the College at
1 888 961-8558 info@college-ece.ca
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