Resources
Code and Standards
Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) are required to practice according to the College’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
Professional advisories
Professional advisories are developed for RECEs. They communicate the important legal requirements that RECEs must know and understand.
Practice resources
Practice guidelines, practice notes, reflection guides and case studies are developed to support RECEs in their practice approach.
Guidelines
Practice guidelines communicate the expectations of RECEs as outlined in the Code and Standards, and how those expectations might be applied in practice.
Notes
Practice notes present a brief overview of important topics within the profession and provide supporting information to strengthen the reader’s understanding of those topics.
Supplementary Resources to Advisories, Guides and Notes
Reflection Guide on Duty to Report – To facilitate reflection and discussion about various situations potentially involving a duty to report.
Case studies and scenarios
Case studies and scenarios describe real experiences of RECEs in various practice settings and provide readers with opportunities for reflection and discussion.
Centering Equity Resources
Connexions – the newsletter for RECEs
Connexions is sent regularly to RECEs and contains a variety of useful and relevant articles and information. For the latest articles, visit our blog, College Talk. Click here to subscribe to the newsletter or view archived versions of Connexions.
Interprofessional Collaboration
This joint resource was developed in 2017 as a result of a shared research project with the Ontario College of Teachers. It highlights the ethical standards of practice for both professions as educators work together to support early learning.
Mentorship Consultations Summaries
In 2024, the College of Early Childhood Educators (the College) wanted to set to learn more about mentorship programs available to Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) and early years professionals in Ontario. This focus stemmed from our strategic priorities, which include equipping and supporting practice excellence, and building a resilient and sustainable workforce.
The College consulted with service system managers, school boards, postsecondary institutions and professional learning organizations by way of surveys and interviews to address gaps in knowledge and gather more information about existing mentoring programs for early years professionals. Read a summary of the survey and interview findings.
In 2025, the College sent surveys to RECEs and employers to learn about their experiences and perspectives on mentorship in their communities and practice settings. We received responses from about 2,000 RECEs and over 200 employers and are pleased to share this overview of what we heard. Read a summary.
Projects
Leadership Pilot Projects (2015–2017) were a government-funded program developed for RECEs to enhance their leadership capacity.
Annual report
The College produces an annual report to highlight its work and achievements in regulating the profession and protecting children and families.
Additional resources
These links take you to external websites to content that is relevant to the profession and/or the College.
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