Early Learning and Child Care in New Brunswick

New Brunswick’s vision is to create an inclusive high-quality early learning and child care system that families can rely on, and that helps every child reach their full potential.

Educator recruitment, training and retention

Explore becoming an Early Childhood Educator, the ECE Workforce Strategy, and opportunities to grow in this valued profession.

Whatever career path an educator chooses, the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) supports the delivery of a wide range of innovative training options for educators.

International early childhood educators (ECEs)

Explore becoming an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) in New Brunswick, Canada.

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development has developed an International ECE Pathway map with a series of short videos to help guide Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) through the process of beginning their career in New Brunswick.


Information on EECD programs and services for parents, operators, and early childhood educators


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Creating designated child care spaces in New Brunswick

Information about the criteria, application process and evaluation for the allocation of spaces within a designated early learning child care facility.


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Families, Operators, Educators, Partners

If you have questions or need help, you can contact us Monday to Friday between 8:15 am and 4:30 pm, excluding holidays.

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