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Use the Early Childhood Educator Lookup Tool to search for certification information for early childhood educators in Alberta.

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Early Childhood Educator Lookup Tool

Staff working in licensed childcare programs must be provincially certified as an early childhood educator (ECE) within 6 months of hiring. Uncertified staff cannot be left alone to supervise children. The ECE Lookup Tool allows families, employers and the general public to confirm ECEs are certified and meet provincial standards.

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ECE Lookup Tool

Available information

Under Section 14.2 of the Early Learning and Child Care Regulation, the Alberta government may publish information about individuals who hold ECE certification.

The ECE Lookup Tool is a searchable public record of ECEs certified in Alberta. Each record includes:

  • certification number, level and status
  • date of certification
  • the history of an individual’s certification, including terms or conditions, suspensions or cancellations

Certification levels

Below are the 3 levels of ECE certification and their training requirements:

  • Level 1 ECE

    • 45 hours (3 credits) post-secondary coursework related to child development or
    • Early Childhood Education Orientation Course or
    • CCS 3110, 3120, 3130, 3140 and 3150 (offered through Career and Technology Studies at Alberta high schools) or
    • Family Child Care Training Program through an approved Alberta family day home agency registered with the Alberta Family Child Care Association or
    • ELCC coursework with outcomes that focus on diversity and Indigenous learnings as approved by Education and Childcare

  • Level 2 ECE

    Completion of a one-year early learning and childcare certificate program offered by an approved Alberta public college, private career college or university or an approved educational equivalency.

  • Level 3 ECE

    Completion of a 2-year early learning and childcare diploma program offered by an approved Alberta public college, private career college or university or an approved educational equivalency.

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