Renewal of Certification
Based on NL Child Care Act and associated regulations Child Care Services Certification is valid only for a certain period of time. The length of the certification period is determined by the lowest level an individual is holding:
If an individual holds a combination of different certification levels their renewal requirements are based on the lowest level of certification held. For example, if an individual holds Child Care Centre - Level Three School and Child Care Centre - Trainee Level – Preschool their renewal requirements are based on their Child Care Centre Trainee Level – Preschool.
For more information about the renewal process please see The Renewal of Child Care Services Certification Guide which is available for download in the sidebar on this page.
Renewal Application Forms
Renewal Application Forms can be found on the sidebar under resources. The form can be filled out online, however, it must be printed, and signed.
Renewal Application Form for Trainee Level is for those who hold:
- centre-based trainee level (preschool, school and/or pre-kindergarten classification)
- family home trainee level upgrading to infant child care services certification
Renewal Application Form for Entry Level or Level One and higher is for those who hold:
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Level I – IV classifications (with no trainee level certificate)
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Family Home Trainee Level (with no centre-based trainee level certificate)
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Centre Based Trainee Level (that falls under the grandparenting clause)
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Currently holding lapsed Entry Level Certification
The filled and signed applicable Renewal Application Form and required original documentation should be submitted to the AECENL office by regular mail, courier, or can be dropped off in person during regular office hours. The Renewal Application package CAN NOT be emailed or faxed.
For any questions about how to renew certification please contact the Registrar at
registrar@aecenl.ca or 709-579-3004 (Toll-free for outside St. John’s: 1-866-579-3004).
Renewal Requirements for Trainee Level
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Trainee Level
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Trainee level under the grandparenting clause
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Initial Entry Level Certification held before July 1st, 2007
and valid on July 31st, 2017
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Child Care
Centre Facility
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Infant
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No Trainee Level for Infant Child Care Services Certification
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Preschool
and/
or
School
and/
or
Pre-
kindergarten
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Transcripts with of a minimum of two (2) successfully completed early childhood education courses from a provincially recognized post-secondary institution (NOTE: This option can be used for a maximum of 4 renewals)
Or
all of the following (NOTE: This option may be used for a maximum of 2 renewals in addition to the renewals noted above):
1. acceptance letter in an early childhood education program from a recognized post-secondary institution
2. proof that required courses for the early childhood education program referred to in subsection 1 are not available and
3. proof of at least 10 hours of professional learning obtained during the current certification period and submitted before valid until date.
To upgrade to Level 1 Certification in the required time more than the minimum requirement of courses per year may be required.
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Renewal Requirements:
Provide proof of at least 10 hours of professional learning that fall between the ‘Issue’ or ‘Renewal’ date and ‘Valid Until’ date if submitted before the “Valid Until’ date.
There Is no limit on the number of renewals.
Upgrading is not required if grandfathered.
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Family Home
Facility
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Family – Mixed Age
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Renewal requirements:
Providing original documentation of at least 10 hours of professional learning that fall within the current certification period if submitted before valid until date.
There is no limit on the number of renewals.
Upgrading is not required if grandfathered.
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Family Infant
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No Trainee Level for Family – Infant Child Care Services Certification
– However, if require family home certification – infant classification (those operating infant-designated family homes as confirmed by your regional child care staff or agency) individual will be required to meet the same renewal requirements as Trainee level - Child Care Centre
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Renewal period: One (1) year
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Renewal requirements for Entry Level, Level One, Level Two, Level Three,
and Level Four in all classifications
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Child
Care
Centre Facility
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Preschool
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Requirements for renewal:
Original documentation of 30 hours of professional development obtained between the ‘issue’ date /‘renewal’ date and ‘valid until’ date when submitted before the ‘valid until ‘date.
It should be noted that if individuals hold a combination of different certification levels for example, Level lll - School-Age with Trainee Level Preschool the renewal requirements are based on the lowest level of certification held.
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School
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Infant
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Pre-kindergarten
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Family Home
Facility
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Family –
Mixed Age
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Family Infant
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Renewal period: Three (3) years (unless renewed using the Refresher Course)
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For what is considered original documentation of PL please check the Professional Learning Info Guide under Resources.
Visit the ‘Professional Learning’ tab on our website for more information about how to obtain professional learning.
Have questions? Please contact the Registrar at
registrar@aecenl.ca or 709-579-3004 (Toll-free for outside St. John’s: 1-866-579-3004)
