• International Women’s Day Toronto 2026

    You're invited to join the Child Care Brigade at International Women's Day (IWD) Toronto! Join the AECEO, the OCBCC, CUPE 2484, families, educators and ECE advocates on Saturday, March 7th, for the launch of our new campaign (which you got a sneak preview of during the training)! Child Care Brigade at International Women's Day Toronto Saturday, March […]

  • AECEO Members’ Retreat & Advocacy Summit

    Bayview Wildwood Resort 1500 Port Stanton Pkwy, Severn Bridge, Ontario, Canada

    75th Anniversary Membership Retreat & Advocacy Summit on May 29th - 31st, 2026 at the beautiful Bayview Wildwood Resort!

    The AECEO welcomes you to our 75th Anniversary Membership Retreat & Advocacy Summit. Join us for an unforgettable weekend. This will be a special, members only event for community building, networking, learning, and having lots of fun! Join the AECEO staff team, CARE Collective leads, and your fellow members for an unforgettable weekend!

    Please note: Individual rooms are limited, so please consider joining with a friend! Sign up is a first come, first serve basis. Spots are limited. In order to attend this event, you MUST hold an AECEO membership at the time of registration and the time of the retreat.

  • Ready to Act: MPP Training

    Come find what you need to speak truth to power! Using your unique perspective to engage and advise elected officials is a critical part of ECE advocacy. Whether you’re never spoken to your representative before, or you’re already in regular contact and have brought your community to visit your MPP, you'll find something for you […]

  • ECEs are World Builders – Peel Region Meet Up

    City Side Cafe 8 Queen St W, Brampton, Ontario, Canada

    Early Childhood Educators change the world for children and families every single day. Join us for a unique evening where that same passion, care, and leadership are focused on creating real change for ourselves and our profession. Join AECEO staff and educators from Pickering, Durham and beyond for an energizing gathering where Care Counts and […]

  • Community of Black ECEs Self-Care Saturday

    Take a few hours just for you! The Community of Black ECEs is inviting early years educators to make new connections, catch up with friends, and have a great time together! Come unwind, laugh, recharge, and celebrate the incredible work you do every day. Snacks and refreshments will be provided, as well as special programming […]

  • ECEs are World Builders – Durham Region Meet Up

    Chachee's Chai Cafe 1725 Kingston Rd #17, Pickering, Ontario, Canada

    Early Childhood Educators change the world for children and families every single day. Join us for a unique evening where that same passion, care, and leadership are focused on creating real change for ourselves and our profession. Join AECEO staff and educators from Pickering, Durham and beyond for an energizing gathering where Care Counts and […]

  • Ready to Act: MPP Training 2

    Come find what you need to speak truth to power! If you missed the first chance to join ths unique session, we've got you! Here's another opportunity to learn with us. Using your unique perspective to engage and advise elected officials is a critical part of ECE advocacy. Whether you’re never spoken to your representative […]

  • ECE Field Trip

    Jane TTC Station 15 Jane St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Early childhood educators are experts at building relationships and following children’s lead to create learning opportunities based on their interests. But… What happens when we let ECEs’ own curiosity lead the way? In ECE Field Trip, participants are invited to build community with the land, creatures, and one another: we are making space for ECEs […]

  • Heating Up, Burning Out: Decent Work in the new normal of the climate crisis

    How hot is too hot? Summers in Ontario are getting hotter and lasting longer, from record-breaking temperatures to unprecedented wildfires, the climate crisis is no longer a tomorrow reality, it's a today reality. In this "new normal", ECEs - and everyone who works in the sector - continue to do some of the most important […]

  • Together, Not Alone; Migrant Justice in ECE

    Join the Association of Early Childhood Educators Ontario (AECEO) and the Migrant Workers Alliance for Change (MWAC) as we address the impacts of temporary work status in ECE and how this affects everyone in the sector. Migrant Early Years Professionals are critical to our community. Together we will centre the challenges faced by early years […]

  • Windsor-Essex Early Years Meet Up 2026

    Paradiso Cafe 98 University Ave W, Windsor, Ontario, Canada

    Early Childhood Educators change the world for children and families every single day. Join us for a unique evening where that same passion, care, and leadership are focused on creating real change for ourselves and our profession. Join AECEO staff and educators from Windsor-Essex and beyond for an energizing gathering where Care Counts and YOU […]

  • October 2026 Membership Meeting

    In Membership Meetings, AECEO members get updates about important issues in the ECE sector, learn about AECEO activities, connect with other members, and have opportunity to ask questions directly to our Policy & Membership Team. Join us on October 14th to hear all about upcoming fall events and policy work and celebrate Child Care Worker and […]