Registration FAQs

You can apply online through My College Account.  Start your application process by creating an account, then log in to start the application. Note that when you’re creating your password, it must be at least seven characters long and include at least one number.
 
If you’re unable to apply online, contact us. You may also download and print a copy of the General Application Form. If you’re applying using the paper form, be sure to read the Application Guide carefully. All sections of the form must be completed in order for your application to be processed.

You must include your one-time $85 application fee and $16​0 registration fee. Please make sure to arrange for all supporting documents to be sent to the College.

Processing time can vary depending on the complexity of the application. For a fully completed application, processing time is usually between 8-10 weeks.​ You will be notified by e-mail if there is anything missing from your application package. 

A one-time application fee of $85 is required for the processing of your application. This is non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of the application process. 

The registration fee of $160 is the fee for membership with the College and must be paid annually. The registration fee and annual membership fee are used to cover the costs required to operate the College. See the list of application and registration fees here. 

Your fees can be paid by:

• Credit card (Visa, Visa Debit, Mastercard only);
• Cheque made out to the College of Early Childhood Educators; or
• Money order or bank draft in Canadian funds made payable to the College of Early Childhood Educators.

 Any cheque that is not honoured is subject to a $35 processing fee.

No postdated cheques or cash will be accepted.

Not at this time; due to COVID-19 we are working remotely. Once the office is open to the public, you can drop your application off at our office during business hours. Please check the College website for the latest information and hours.

Your receipt will be available online through My College Account  within two to three business days after your application is approved. 

You must contact the College when your personal information has changed, within 30-days of the effective date of the change. This will ensure that we have the most up-to-date information on file. 

A “yes” response does not necessarily make you ineligible for registration with the College. You will be asked to provide a detailed explanation in writing. The College reserves the right to decide on an individual basis as to the possible impact of the conduct on the practice of the profession.

No. Please see Section 7 of our Application Guide about providing supporting documentation.

If you hold a licence or certificate granted by a regulatory authority of another Canadian province or territory that is considered a match to the Certificate of Registration issued by the College, you will not be required to complete additional material regarding training, experience, examinations or assessments. All other standard requirements of registration still apply.

The following list sets out the licences or certificates, granted by a regulatory authority of the provinces or territories indicated below, which are considered a match to the Certificate of Registration issued by the College:

• Alberta: Child Development Supervisor (formerly Level 3 - Advanced Qualification Certificate)
• British Columbia: Infant Toddler Education or Special Needs Educator
• Saskatchewan: Early Childhood Educator Level III
• Manitoba: Early Childhood Educator Level II or III
• Newfoundland and Labrador: Child Care Services Levels 2, 3, 4
• Nova Scotia: Level 2 Classification or Level 3 Classification
• Prince Edward Island: Early Childhood Supervisor
• Yukon Territory: Child Care Worker Level III

If you wish to withdraw your application for registration with the College, please complete the Request for Application Withdrawal Form.

Note that while you will receive a refund for the payment of the $160 registration fee; however, the application fee of $85 is non-refundable. Please allow 2-4 weeks for processing your withdrawal request. 

Yes. Please contact the College by e-mail at registration@college-ece.ca to make a request for access to any information or documents the College has in your application file.

The Registrar may refuse to give an applicant anything that may, in the Registrar’s opinion, jeopardize the safety of any person per the Early Childhood Educators Act 2007, c.7, Sched. 8, s.26 (2).