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

Mission Statement
To serve and act on behalf of early childhood educators in Ontario by:
- Supporting the professional growth of early childhood educators through the provision and pro-motion of ongoing professional development, training and best practices;
- Advocating on behalf of the profession;
- Promoting and supporting quality early learning and care as an integral part of a child’s healthy development;
- Disseminating research, educational resources and topical information about early learning and care to the public, governments and other related professionals;
- Coordinating opportunities for communication and networking among early childhood educators and others interested in early childhood education and care;
- Promoting and supporting research and advancement in the field of early childhood education and care;
- Building capacity and leadership between the profession, communities and stakeholder groups to advocate for children and families;
- Making known to parents and the general public the value and importance of early childhood education and early childhood educators, and;
- Facilitating certification and supporting equivalency of early childhood educators