Early Learning Careers
Early learning and child care professionals play an important role in supporting child development and their future success in school, the workplace and their communities.
The demand for early years programs has greatly increased in recent years and so has the need for growth in the workforce. This page provides details the opportunities for those interested in joining the early years workforce.
Become a Registered Early Childhood Educator
Learn about becoming an Early Childhood Educator (ECE). Three local colleges offer Early Childhood Education programs:
- Mohawk College – Hamilton, ON
- Six Nations Polytechnique – Brantford, ON
- Conestoga College – Brantford, ON
Tuition and Bursary Support
Prospective students have a number of opportunities for financial support to achieve their Early Childhood Educator Diploma:
- Ontario Student Assistance Program
- Ontario Early Childhood Educators Upgrade and Leadership Programs
- Conestoga College Bursaries for Brantford students living/working in Brantford-Brant. For more information about the Child Development Practitioner Apprenticeship program and bursary fund, contact cecommunity@conestogac.on.ca.
Early Childhood Education Qualifications Upgrade Program
The ministry funds the Early Childhood Education Qualifications Upgrade Program (ECE QUP) which supports individuals working within the early years sector who have been accepted to an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology program to pursue their Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma and become eligible to apply for membership with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE). Support is provided through education grants, travel grants and training allowances. For more information on the ECE QUP, please visit the program’s website at: ecegrants.on.ca/qualifications-upgrade
Early Learning Professional Opportunities
The Professional Learning Hub maintains an online resume submission portal. It is the go-to location for local child cares to find resumes of those looking to work in our community.
Licensed Home Child Care Provider Opportunities
Wee Watch Brantford-Brant is the licensed home child care operator in our community. For information on becoming a licensed home child care provider, please contact Wee Watch at brantford@weewatch.com
Thank you Early Learning Professionals
Early Learning Professionals are vital to supporting the growth, development and curiosity of children during their early developmental years. On behalf of the City of Brantford and County of Brant, we thank you for all that you do.
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