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Early Years Continuing Education Program
Supports early childhood educator training costs
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Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Who can apply
Applicants who are working and taking courses part-time toward an early childhood education credential.
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Overview
The Continuing Education Program supports eligible early childhood education staff in Nova Scotia with up to $1,000 or $5,000 per year to reduce training costs. It helps regulated child care, Pre-primary, and approved family home child care workers pursue approved part-time studies toward an early childhood education credential.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Education
- Social Services
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Part-time courses toward an early childhood education credential.
- Level 1 coursework and practicum, ECE diploma, Bachelor of Applied Arts in Child & Youth Study (BA CYS), the Early Childhood Administrator—Continuing Education Certificate Course, the Early Childhood Leadership Training Program, and Leadership en petite enfance.
Documents Needed
- Evidence from the training institution of successful course completion, such as a letter or official transcript.
- Official receipts for the costs paid for course tuition and textbooks.
- Evidence that the applicant was a part-time student for the requested course term reimbursement.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Applicants who are working and taking courses part-time toward an early childhood education credential.
- Staff working directly with children as an early childhood educator, director or assistant director, inclusion staff in a licensed child care setting or Pre-primary program, FHCC agency consultant, or FHCC provider approved by a licensed FHCC agency.
- Applicants who are permanent residents of Nova Scotia.
Who is not eligible
- Temporary foreign workers, international students, and any person in Canada on a temporary resident visa.
- Applicants already receiving any other form of funding through the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, including a fully funded program or the Excellence in Early Childhood Education Bursary.
Eligible expenses
- Course tuition.
- Mandatory textbooks and materials required for the course.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Professional Development Workshops.
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
Selection criteria
- Completion of an approved course or program
- Successful verification from the training institution
- Eligible employment status and hours worked
- Commitment to return-of-service hours in Nova Scotia
How to apply
- Complete the Continuing Education Program Application for Reimbursement form.
- Submit the complete and signed application (PDF) with the required documentation in one email to ECEtraining@novascotia.ca, or mail it to Continuing Education Program, Early Learning and Child Care Branch, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, PO Box 578, Halifax, NS B3J 2S9.
- Submit the application within 60 days of completion of the course.
Processing and Agreement
- The Department reviews applications for completeness and may contact applicants by telephone or email if information is missing.
- Applicants are notified by email if their application is approved or denied.
- Approved applicants receive reimbursement by cheque mailed to the applicant’s home address.
- Recipients must submit the Accumulated Hours Report within 12 months after the last reimbursement for the required 750 or 1500 hours.
Additional information
- The program is subject to departmental budget availability.
- Applicants must use the official reimbursement and hours reporting forms.
- Applicants must keep the department informed of enrollment or contact changes.
- Tax treatment may vary depending on the applicant’s personal situation.
Contacts
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Early Years Continuing Education Program Program
What is the Early Years Continuing Education Program?
The Continuing Education Program supports eligible early childhood education staff in Nova Scotia with up to $1,000 or $5,000 per year to reduce training costs. It helps regulated child care, Pre-primary, and approved family home child care workers pursue approved part-time studies toward an early childhood education credential.
How much funding can be received?
Early Years Continuing Education Program Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Early Years Continuing Education Program program?
To be eligible for the Early Years Continuing Education Program program, you must:
Applicants must work and take courses part-time toward an early childhood education credential.
Applicants must be permanent residents of Nova Scotia.
Applicants must work directly with children in an approved early childhood role.
What expenses are eligible under Early Years Continuing Education Program?
Part-time courses toward an early childhood education credential.
Level 1 coursework and practicum, ECE diploma, Bachelor of Applied Arts in Child & Youth Study (BA CYS), the Early Childhood Administrator—Continuing Education Certificate Course, the Early Childhood Leadership Training Program, and Leadership en petite enfance.
Who can I contact for more information about the Early Years Continuing Education Program?
You can contact Government of Nova Scotia by email at ecetraining@novascotia.ca.
Where is the Early Years Continuing Education Program available?
The Early Years Continuing Education Program program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Early Years Continuing Education Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Early Years Continuing Education Program is a Grant and Funding