Act and Regulations

The practice of early childhood education in Ontario is regulated by the College of Early Childhood Educators (the College) in accordance with the Early Childhood Educators Act, 2007 and the regulations and by-laws made under that Act.

The Early Childhood Educators Act, 2007, established the College. The Act includes:

• A definition of what constitutes the practice of the profession;
• A requirement for persons to be members in order to practise the profession;
• Title protection authorizing only members of the College to use the titles “early childhood educator” or “registered early childhood educator” or an abbreviation;
• Roles and responsibilities of the Registrar; Registration Appeals, Complaints, Discipline, Fitness to Practise
  Committees; and
• Transitional provisions.

Early Childhood Educators Act, 2007

Regulations

Submissions to Government

Regarding Bill 242, Full Day Early Learning Statute Law Amendment Act, 2010

From the Ministry of Children and Youth Services

Regarding proposed regulatory am endments to the Day Nurseries Act (replaced by the Child Care and Early Years Act).

Response from Minister Broten (April 15, 2010)

Regarding full-day learning for four- and five-year-olds

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