Association of Early Childhood Educators of Newfoundland & Labrador

10/30/2026

AECENL is excited to offer Emergency and Standard Child Care First Aid Training facilitated by Pretty SAFE Enterprises!

Check out the remaining 2026 training dates.

Interested in becoming an AECENL member to take advantage of these savings? Visit www.aecenl.ca or contact [email protected] / 709-579-8993!

10/30/2026

It takes a village to make a conference successful, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who helped bring our Roots, Rants & Rhymes Conference to life. 💙

Thank you to the volunteers, presenters, exhibitors, and attendees, as well as those who worked behind the scenes setting up, taking down, preparing materials, supporting our virtual participants, and helping wherever needed. A special thank you to the AECENL staff and Board of Directors, the teams at Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre and Eastern Audio Ltd, and those who helped showcase AECENL's special projects and initiatives throughout the event.

Your time, energy, and dedication helped create a welcoming, engaging, and memorable experience for our early learning community. We couldn't have done it without you. Thank you for being part of it! ✨

See you next year as we celebrate 35 years of AECENL!

10/30/2026

The care economy is fundamental to a truly inclusive, sustainable and economically prosperous country.

10/29/2026

10/29/2026

Check this out - AECENL's very own Registrar Mojca on this exciting panel!!

We're proud of the work you do Mojca!

Foreign Credential Recognition Conference 2026.
Turning Foreign Credential Recognition from a maze into a map.

Meet the Panelists:
💠Daniel Ohaegbu
Co-founder and Executive Director, WorkSource Alliance
Daniel Ohaegbu is a workforce development and social impact leader focused on inclusive employment, supporting internationally trained professionals, and creating entrepreneurship opportunities through partnerships across Atlantic Canada.

💠Peter Ogban, Ph.D., P. Eng.
Senior Energy Systems Engineer and Technical Leader, Angler Solutions Inc.
Peter Ogban, Ph.D., P. Eng. has over 15 years of experience in renewable energy, energy storage technologies, and energy systems optimization. He leads engineering teams developing advanced models for hybrid energy systems and energy transition projects.

💠Mojca D’Arcy Ann Bas
Registrar, Child Care Services Certification, Association of Early Childhood Educators of Newfoundland & Labrador (AECENL)
Mojca D’Arcy Ann Bas has overseen the certification of Early Childhood Educators in Newfoundland and Labrador since 2012, bringing an international perspective and a commitment to fair, transparent, and accessible certification processes that recognize international qualifications.

💠Khlement B.O.
Program Coordinator, Inclusive Horizons Centre
Khlement B.O. is an internationally trained legal professional with experience in regulatory compliance, policy advocacy, and organizational development. Currently navigating the NCA pathway to practice law in Canada, he brings firsthand insight into foreign credential recognition and a commitment to improving pathways for internationally trained professionals.

The panelists will share their perspectives on Foreign Credential Recognition and explore how we can collectively address the challenges and where Bridgeto can support applicants.

📅 November 04, 2026 | 9:30 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Holiday Inn St. John’s Conference Centre
180 Portugal Cove Road, St. John’s, NL
Participation is limited. Submit an expression of interest:
https://lnkd.in/g4UCWW5Y

This initiative is made possible through the support of Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA - APECA) and Jobs, Growth and Rural Development NL.

10/29/2026

Have you completed post-secondary education in ECE outside of Canada?

Check out this step by step guide on how to apply for NL Child Care Services Certification!

aecenl.ca
[email protected]
709-579-3004

10/29/2026

November 27th, 2026 is a great day for professional learning for NL certified ECEs and those working in the early learning and child care field here in NL!

Understanding the Fight-Flight-Freeze Response in Young Children
Presented by Dr. Emily Case
9:00am - 12:00pm NT
Online via Zoom
To register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1994697199018?aff=oddtdtcreator

Advocating for the Rights of Children and Youth; The OCYA's Role and Mandate
Presented by The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate
1:30-2:30pm NT
Online via Zoom
To register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1994750613783?aff=oddtdtcreator

Duty to Report
Presented by the Department of Social Supports and Well-being
3:00-4:00pm NT
Online via Zoom
To register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1994699529990?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/28/2026

Thank you to Let’s Talk Science for an engaging and inspiring presentation at our Roots, Rants & Rhymes Conference! 🍅🔬

We appreciated the opportunity to learn more about the many resources and learning opportunities available through Let’s Talk Science. A special thank you to Tom for presenting and introducing attendees to Tomatosphere, highlighting how this hands-on project can spark curiosity, inquiry, and scientific exploration for children and educators alike.

We're excited to continue the conversation when Tom and Let’s Talk Science return to AECENL on December 2nd, 2026 as part of our Live Workshop Series! Registration information coming soon!

Thank you for helping educators discover new ways to bring STEM learning to life in early childhood settings!

Let's Talk Science
https://letstalkscience.ca/
https://letstalkscience.ca/ts

10/28/2026

Join AECENL and Magenta Insurance for Building a Culture of Safety; Governance, Leadership & Liability.

November 18, 2026
7:00pm NT
Online via Zoom

To register, visit the link below.

Join AECENL & Magenta Insurance for a live workshop online for NL ECEs and those working in early learning and child care

10/27/2026

Thank you to our incredible panelists for contributing to our Roots, Rants and Rhymes Conference panel Beyond the Ministry: Expanding the Impact of Early Childhood Education Advocacy.

Patrice, Yolande, Gail, Spencer, Deanne and Skye - by bringing different perspectives to the conversation, you helped deepen our understanding of advocacy and highlighted the many ways educators, organizations, families, and communities can create positive change.

We are grateful for your time, knowledge, and leadership!



YWCA St. John's
Child Care Now NL
ABCs & ECEs NL
Early Childhood Educators Human Resources Council