Association of Early Childhood Educators of Newfoundland & Labrador

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

Stream 3 of the Equinor IDEA Series is now open to AECENL members. Explore Pyramid Model Consortium e‑modules to deepen your practice in social‑emotional learning and trauma‑informed care.

Learn more about the Equinor IDEA Series at aecenl.ca or by emailing [email protected]

06/16/2026

ECE students and grads: don’t forget! You’ll need CCS Certification to work in licensed child care in NL. Start your application today and get set for the next step in your professional journey.

06/15/2026

Thanks to the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Newfoundland & Labrador for the amazing support. We have over 25 centres joining us Jimmy Pratt Foundation Inclusion Summer Symposium !!

We wanted to ensure the Jimmy Pratt Foundation Inclusion Summer Symposium was as accessible as possible to early childhood professionals across NL. And we are so happy to have this partnership to make that possible!

Is your centre registered yet? Learn more about the event and register here - https://jimmyprattfoundation.ca/inclusion/

Jimmy Pratt Foundation Inclusion Summer Symposium

06/15/2026

There's still time to register for our next AECENL Members Quarterly Virtual Chat.

Join us for national, provincial, and sector-wide updates. This is a supportive space to connect with each other.

Use the following link to register to join the conversation, happening TOMORROW:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1988420135151?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/13/2026

All summer long, we’re spotlighting the many ways AECENL supports Early Childhood Educators across Newfoundland and Labrador

Whether you’re new to the field or have been practicing for years, we want you to feel informed, supported, and connected to the services available to you.

Because when ECEs are supported, the whole sector grows stronger.

06/12/2026

📢 We want to hear from you! Complete the survey today. Every response matters!

If you are an Early Childhood Educator working in the early learning and child care sector in Newfoundland and Labrador, take a few minutes to complete AECENL's 2026 Early Learning and Child Care Workforce Survey.

Tell us about:
✔️ Workplace conditions
✔️ Salaries and benefits
✔️ Education and professional learning
✔️ Issues affecting the early learning and child care sector

Your responses are anonymous and will help strengthen AECENL's advocacy efforts while ensuring the voices and experiences of early childhood educators and child care professionals inform workforce discussions and help shape positive changes across the sector.

This survey is intended for individuals employed in regulated child care services (centre-based and family child care) in Newfoundland and Labrador. The information gathered will help the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Newfoundland and Labrador (AECENL) better understand workforce exper...

06/12/2026

Our attendees said it best: the AECENL Annual Provincial Conference is a must-attend event for Early Childhood Educators across NL.

See you on October 3rd, 2026! 💜

06/12/2026

Meet Lauren Nicholl, a member of your 2025/26 AECENL Board of Directors!

06/11/2026

🎓✨ Congratulations Early Childhood Education graduates! ✨🎓

We celebrate your hard work, dedication, and passion for shaping the lives of young children. Your graduation marks not only the completion of an important chapter, but the beginning or continuation of a meaningful career filled with opportunities to inspire, nurture, and empower future generations.

As you enter the field of early learning and child care, you bring with you the knowledge, creativity, and compassion that will make a lasting impact on children, families, and communities. The positive relationships you build and the experiences you create will help lay the foundation for lifelong learning and success.

The transition from student to Early Childhood Educator marks an exciting milestone, and the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Newfoundland and Labrador is here to support, encourage, and champion you every step of the way.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! Your future is bright, and so are the futures of the children whose lives you will touch.