Early Childhood Educator Certification Application

Apply to become a certified ECE.

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If you are looking to work in a licensed day care program, group family child care program, out-of-school care program or preschool program you need to be certified.

There are three levels of certification, each with different requirements.


How it works

You can apply using a computer, tablet, or mobile phone.

Create a basic Alberta.ca Account if you don’t already have one.

This is your single, verified online identity for interacting with Government of Alberta online programs and services. To apply for certification, create an account by confirming your email address.

Fill out your online application.

Once logged in with your Alberta.ca Account, you can fill out the online Early Childhood Educator Certification Application online in a secure environment.

Arrange for your official transcripts to be sent.

For Level 2 and Level 3 ECE Certification, you will need to arrange for official transcripts to be sent directly to us from the educational institution so that we can complete the assessment.

Start here

I am a new applicant

If you are a new applicant complete all areas in the application and ensure all supporting documents are submitted with the completed application. You can start here.

Apply for certification

I need a replacement certificate

  • If you were granted certification, and received a paper copy of your early childhood educator certificate by mail, please complete the Request for Replacement form.
  • If you were granted certification, and received your early childhood educator certificate via your Alberta.ca Account, please login to your Alberta.ca Account to access your certificate.

Request for Replacement form Log into your Alberta.ca Account

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Need help or have questions about using the online Early Childhood Educator Certification Application?

Call the Alberta Child Care Staff Certification Office at 1-800-661-9754 or email us at [email protected].

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