We are the professional association for early childhood educators in Ontario.

For the AECEO Mission Statement, click here

Starting June 7, 2010 and ending September 6th, 2010 the AECEO provincial office will be operating under the following summer hours:
Monday – Thursday 9am to 5pm
Fridays - 9am to 3pm
Please note, for accessing Equivalency Services, refer to the schedule posted in the following link for contact information, times and dates to come to our offices.
Attend a Notarizing Day

60th Annual Provincial Conference
May 27-29, 2010
Hamilton Convention Centre


Membership Campaign
Free Membership Renewal Offer
Prospective Member Information


Celebrating Our Past
AECEO Archives

AECEO Milestones

Items of Interest

AECEO Leadership Initiative Phase II
AECEO Branch Websites
The DNA and the ECE: Informed Practice
Day Nurseries Act for Child Care Supervisors of Ontario website

We are currently experiencing an extremely high volume of applicants to our Equivalency programs. Your patience is appreciated during this time.


Are you looking for information about Equivalency?click here


Are you internationally trained in an ECE relevant field? click here


Are you Canadian trained in an ECE relevant field? click here

Don't know where to begin?
Attend a Notarizing Day


Exam Information
Applicants who applied on or after October 1st, 2009 will be contacted by e-mail with upcoming exam dates. Please click on the link below to access the AECEO's exam tips and preparatory information.
Exam Tips


The AECEO and L'AFESEO Letter of Equivalency Certificates are recognized by the College of Early Childhood Educators as meeting the educational qualification component of the application process for membership in the College