What is the primary role of the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators?

The primary role of the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators is to regulate and set standards for professional practice in early childhood education. This involves establishing the qualifications required to become a registered early childhood educator and ensuring that they adhere to the professional standards and ethical guidelines of the practice. The College works to protect the public interest through the regulation of its members, which includes managing the registration process and responding to complaints about professional conduct. By setting these standards, the College ensures that educators are well-prepared and qualified to support the development and well-being of young children within their care.

Promoting early childhood education through funding, while important, is not the main function of the College. Similarly, providing training programs may be a component of broader educational initiatives, but it is not the primary role of the College. Lastly, supervising all daycares falls outside the scope of the College's responsibilities, as they focus primarily on the professional development and regulation of individual educators rather than directly managing childcare facilities.