Individuals holding a valid certification/licence to practice from another province/territory may apply for Child Care Services Certification in Newfoundland and Labrador. They do not need to submit their post-secondary educational credentials.
The following table lists the Provinces/Territories' certification and how it transfers to Child Care Services Certification in Newfoundland and Labrador based on scope of practice.
|
Newfoundland and Labrador |
Trainee Level |
Level One |
Level Two |
Level Three |
Level Four |
|
Alberta |
Early Childhood Educator Level 1 * |
Early Childhood Educator Level 2 |
Early Childhood Educator Level 3 |
None |
None |
|
British Columbia |
Early Childhood Educator Assistant* |
Early Childhood Educator with Special Needs or Infant/Toddler |
Early Childhood Educator with Special needs and Infant/Toddler |
None |
None |
|
Manitoba |
Child Care Assistant * |
ECE 2 |
ECE 3 |
None |
None |
|
Nova Scotia |
Level One * or School Age approval *1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
None |
None |
|
Ontario |
None |
None |
Registered Early Childhood Educator |
None |
None |
|
Prince Edward Island |
Early Childhood Educator Assistant*/ Early Childhood Educator I |
Early Childhood Educator II |
Early Childhood Educator III or Early Childhood Supervisor or Early Childhood Director |
None |
None |
|
Saskatchewan |
ECE I* |
ECE II |
ECE III |
None |
None |
|
Yukon Territory |
Child Care Worker I* |
Child Care Worker II |
Child Care Worker III |
None |
None |
* An acceptance letter into a recognized post-secondary educational institution is required for the Trainee Level to be issued.
*1 For trainee level in School classification only an acceptance letter into a recognized post-secondary educational institution is required.
In the Resources sidebar, you can find:
These resources provide complete instructions on how to prepare and submit your application, required documentation, certification process, processing times and appeals.
Step‑by‑Step Guide on How to Apply for Initial Certification
Step 1: Read the Child Care Services Certification Guide
Check the Initial Child Care Services Certification Guide on how to apply and what required documentation is needed.
Step 2: Download the Initial Application Form
Download the Initial Application Form.
Step 3: Complete the Form
Print clearly and complete all sections.
Step 4: Attach Required Documents
Include all required supporting documents of post-secondary education you listed on the application.
Step 5: Sign and Date
The initial application form must include a handwritten signature. A typed electronic signature is not accepted.
Step 6: Submit Your Application
Email (Preferred)
registrar@aecenl.ca
Fax
709‑579‑0217
Toll‑free: 1‑877‑579‑0217
Mail
Association for Early Childhood Educators NL
P.O. Box 8657
St. John’s, NL A1B 3T1
Drop‑Off
AECENL Office
59 Pippy Place, Suite 2A
St. John’s, NL A1B 4N1
If you have any questions regarding the process of issuing your child care services certification, please contact AECENL Office of Child Care Services Certification at: registrar@aecenl.ca or by phone: (709) 579-3004
Recruitment and Retention Grant
Individuals applying with an Initial Application Form may be eligible for the Recruitment and Retention Grant. To qualify, applicants must be awarded Level I to IV AECENL Child Care Services Certification (including those with a Trainee designation in combination with a level) and are working in a regulated child care setting. The Recruitment and Retention Grant Application must be submitted along with an Initial Child Care Services Certification Application, and no later than six months from the initial certification date. For more information and to access the Recruitment and Retention Grant Application Form, please visit the Bursary and Grant section of the AECENL website: https://aecenl.ca/index.php/bursariesgrants/ece-recruitment-and-retention-grant
