DNSSAB | Shaping Nipissing's Future

Shaping Nipissing's Future

There is a significant shortage of Registered Early Childhood

Educators (RECEs) within the District of Nipissing.

Explore a Career as an

Early Childhood Educator!

Watch the video to see why becoming an RECE is a rewarding career!

As an RECE, there are many career options to choose from:

Educator in a Child Care Centre
Licensed Home Child Care Provider
Manager, Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor of a Child Care Centre
Resource Consultant
EarlyON Child & Family Centres
and more!

Interested in becoming an RECE? Find more info below based on your current situation.

Highschool Students

Talk to your guidance counsellor about:

Taking a related co-op
The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
Registering for a dual-credit in this field

Consider taking these courses to prepare you for the ECE program

Families in Canada
Human Development Throughout the Lifespan
Working with Infants and Young Children

Apply to a program:

https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/programs/education-community-and-social-services/early-childhood-education

Child Care Worker

Are you currently working in child care as a child care assistant? Take your career to the next level!

ECE Apprenticeship Program
- Allows you to continue working in the field while continuing your education towards becoming a registered ECE

ECE Diploma Program - Alternative Delivery
- Alternate delivery pathways (i.e. online, part-time) may allow you to continue working while getting your ECE Diploma

Explore your options and apply to a program:

https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/programs/education-community-and-social-services/early-childhood-education

Looking for a New Career?

Make a positive, lasting impact on children's lives as a Registered Early Childhood Educator! RECE professionals are instrumental in supporting children's overall development. With the shortage of RECE's in the District of Nipissing, there are ample employment opportunities available!

Apply to a program:

https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/programs/education-community-and-social-services/early-childhood-education

Want to be a part of the solution, but not interested in working in a child care or EarlyON centre? Be your own boss by starting a licensed home child care! Learn more about starting a home child care by visiting the Become A Provider page.

Financial Support

Ontario ECE Grants

The ECE Qualifications Upgrade Program offers financial support to those working towards an Early Childhood Education diploma.

Students can apply for an education grant, travel grant, and training allowance.

Learn more by visiting the Ontario ECE Grants website.

DNSSAB Apprenticeship Grants

DNSSAB is pleased to provide early childhood apprentices working in an EarlyON or licensed child care setting the opportunity to receive financial support as they embark or continue their journey to becoming a Registered Early Childhood Educator. The available funding is for up to $3,000 per apprentice (up to $1,500/year of program).

Click here to learn more!

Career Opportunities with Licensed Child Care & EarlyON Service Providers

Below is a list of the licensed child care and EarlyON Child & Family Centre service providers in the District of Nipissing. Click on any of the logos below to visit their website/career page.