Becoming a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)

Become an Early Childhood Educator and play an important role in helping children grow and thrive.

Early Childhood Educators (ECE) play an important role in helping to create a high-quality early learning and child care system that is inclusive for all families.

An ECE:

• Designs child-centred, play-based learning.
• Enhances child and family well-being.
• Builds caring relationships with children, families, and communities.
• Creates safe, engaging, and inclusive learning spaces.

This is an exciting time to become a Registered ECE as more families are accessing early learning and child care services. A growing system needs a growing skilled workforce. If you are interested in earning an ECE diploma and becoming a RECE, financial help is available.

 

Olabimpe

“As RECEs, we help shape children's character, confidence and sense of belonging during the most influential years of their lives. Knowing that our work can inspire a lifelong love of learning and positively influence a child's future makes this career both purposeful and fulfilling.”

Olivia

“I have been working full-time for five years now and I love my job! No matter how my morning at home starts, when I walk into work I get greeted with the biggest hellos, smiles and hugs that uplift me. This is such a fulfilling career.”

Gurloveleen

“There are many career pathways beyond the classroom, including leadership, resource consulting, program management, college teaching and research. If you enjoy working with children, supporting families and creating inclusive communities, becoming an RECE provides a strong foundation for a meaningful and fulfilling career while offering opportunities for professional growth and lifelong learning.”

Kat

“There is so much joy in being an RECE. I love getting to foster things like discovery, creativity, resilience and confidence in children. I love connecting with the families and being able to provide supportive resources, developmental information and encouragement when they need it. I love networking with and learning from other educators; sharing our knowledge and building each other up is another beautiful part of being in this field.”

Rayanne

“There are many children who need caring educators to help guide them. If you want to make a positive impact on a child’s life, help shape their future and contribute to society, this is a very rewarding career.”

Candace

“Every day is different, and there's always something new to learn. As research and our understanding of child development continue to grow, so does our profession. If you're passionate about making a difference, being creative and helping shape the next generation, becoming an RECE is an incredibly rewarding career.”