Information for educators

The key elements of quality childcare services include a stable workforce that is knowledgeable, experienced, and caring. Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) play a critical role in supporting the development and education of young children in various early learning and childcare settings.

Many Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) in New Brunswick start their career after obtaining an ECE Certificate, Diploma, or Bachelor’s Degree, others choose to enter the field prior to obtaining their credentials. 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.

The Wage Support Program for Early Childhood Educators (WSP-ECE) is a wage enhancement program administered by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) to support Operators of Early Learning and Childcare facilities with the recruitment and retention of trained educators.

Find licensed Early Learning and Child Care facilities in New Brunswick, inspection reports and more.

Regional Early Learning and Child Care Services (licensing) are accepting applications for a licence with designation for an Early Learning and Child Care Home (ELC Home).

Applicants who intend to become licensed with designation are to indicate this on the application form and are required to offer, and fill, a minimum of one (1) infant space. 

Applications for Early Learning and Childcare Homes are to be sent to regional Early Learning and Childcare Services. If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Early Learning and Childcare Services team in your region. Members are available to provide guidance throughout the application and licensing process.

Inclusion means that all children and their families are welcomed and supported to participate in every aspect of early learning and childcare programs.  

Early learning and childcare operators, educators and other staff members create an environment that supports meaningful connections and caring relationships with children and their families. 

Coming Soon!  The 2024 Early Learning and Child Care Quality Framework

If you have questions or concerns regarding an Early Learning and Childcare facility, you may contact the regional Early Learning and Child Care Services office where the facility is located.

Facility Inspection Reports are found in the More Details section in Childcare Finder.

• Creating designated child care spaces in New Brunswick
• Parent Subsidies - Childcare Financial Assistance for Families
• Application for a licence (ELCC Centre)
• Application for a licence (ELCC Home)
• Operator Manual (ELCC Centre)
• Operator Manual (ELCC Home)
• Policy 901
• Policy 901 – Appendix A - Exceptions
• Policy 901 – Appendix B - Evaluation Committee
• Communicable Diseases Guidelines
• Health Inspection Standards
• Canada’s Food Guide website
• Prenatal Benefits Program
• Postnatal Benefits Program

If you have questions or need help, please contact us.