Become a Registered Early Child Educator in Bruce County

• RECEs are urgently needed by licensed child care providers
• Please see this document for licensed Child Care Centres' contact information to learn more about their job openings.

• If you're thinking about becoming a RECE, many colleges and universities offer programs to help you get started.
• Fanshawe College and Georgian College offer the Early Childhood Education diploma program in Bruce County. Both colleges work together with local employers for your RECE work placement.
• If you are currently attending high school, talk with your guidance counsellor about dual credit opportunities.

You can apply for these grants to help cover tuition costs.:

• Ontario ECE Grant
• OSAP
• Scholarships and bursaries specific to Fanshawe College and Georgian College

Once you become a RECE and registered with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators there is a commitment to continuous professional learning.

• Bruce County offers free professional development opportunities to help RECEs grow, learn, and reflect on their practice
• The Leadership Certification Grant is also available for RECEs to continue their education

• Flexible hours: weekdays, evenings, before and after school programs
• Outdoor experiences
• Physical activity in natural settings
• Learning through play every day
• Collaboration with other professionals
• Creating engaging environments and experiences to foster children’s learning and development

If you are interested in pursuing a career in Registered Early Childhood Education (RECE), here are some paths to you achieving this goal:

• Pathways to be an RECE
• New Career – Pathways to be an RECE
• Childcare Workers – Pathways to be an RECE
• Highschool Students – Pathways to be an RECE