All Child Care Services (CCS) Certifications in Newfoundland and Labrador are valid for a limited period. This is set out in the Child Care Services Regulations, 39/17 2017 and Child Care Services Act
The lowest certification level you hold determines how long your CCS Certification is valid:
Trainee Level Certification (regardless of any other Levels)
Valid for 1 year.
Level One through Level Four CCS Certification (in all classifications)
Valid for 3 years. (This excludes renewals with a refresher course)
If you hold more than one certification level, your renewal period is based on your lowest level.
Example:
If you hold Child Care Centre – Trainee Level – Preschool and Child Care Centre – Level Three – School-Age, your renewal is based on your Trainee Level Certification.
If you hold:
Please review the website for Trainee Level Certification Renewal.
Level One or Higher (Without Trainee Level)
If you hold Level One or higher certification (without Trainee Level), please review the renewal requirements for level one or higher and process.
On the sidebar under Resources, you can find:
Step 1: Read the Guide Renewal Child Care Services Certification Guide
Check the Renewal of Child Care Services Certification Guide in the Resources section on how to apply and what required documentation is needed.
Step 2: Download Renewal Application Form
Download and print the Renewal Application Form that applies to you.
Step 3: Complete the Form
Print clearly and complete all sections.
Step 4: List the documentation in the application
Failure to do so will result in the application package being returned to you.
Step 4: Attach Required Documents
Attach either originals or copies of required documentation to the Renewal Application form.
IMPORTANT!
If you send in copies, keep the original documentation until you get your physical Child Care Services Certification renewal certificate. While we accept copies, you might need to provide the originals for verification. If you cannot provide the originals, you might need to complete more PL hours.
Step 5: Sign and Date
Make sure the renewal application form is signed and dated. A typed electronic signature is not accepted.
Step 6: Submit Your Application
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
DO NOT SUBMIT renewal application packages by email or fax.
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
