Become an Early Childhood Educator (ECE)
Last updated on April 2, 2024Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) play a critical role in providing education and care for young children. To work as an ECE or ECE Assistant in a licensed child care facility in B.C. you must be certified by the ECE Registry.
Learn about the certificate types and requirements, and how to become certified or renew your certificate.
Certificate types
- Explore which ECE certificate you may qualify for based on your education and experience
Prepare and apply for certification
- Find your application pathway and apply based on where you completed your early childhood education training program
Maintain your certification
- Renew your certificate by completing the appropriate application
- If your contact information or name has changed, complete and submit a change of information form (PDF, 1MB)
ECE profession in B.C.
- Learn more about the ECE profession in B.C., including legal requirements for working in the field, professional development topics, and resources
- Find an educational institution with an ECE training program that is recognized by the ECE Registry
Complaints and investigations
- Make a complaint about a certified ECE or ECE Assistant
- Learn about the investigation process
Validate a certificate
- Validate a certificate online with an ECE or ECE Assistant’s last name, certificate (registration) number and certificate expiry date
Contact information
Contact the ECE Registry
PO Box 9961 STN PROV GOVT
Victoria, BC V8W 9R4
Duty to report
If you think a child is being abused or neglected, you have the legal duty to report your concern to a child welfare worker.
Phone 1-800-663-9122 any time.