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Member Perks & Benefits

You build worlds for children, together we build worlds for us!

Want to build a better future for ECEs and families in Ontario? Becoming an AECEO member is the BEST way to build community, fuel advocacy, and make sure ECEs lead the way in our profession. When you become a member, you will…

Be part of a movement of thousands of ECEs across Ontario, fighting for positive change.

Have your voice heard through member meetings and gatherings (you’ll also access exclusive events and be able to vote at our annual meetings)!

Directly impact real, positive outcomes for our profession – your membership fees allow us to advocate, spread awareness, and get ECEs in front of decision-makers when it matters most!

PLUS, members get great perks like…

  • Member-only emails and publications
  • Invitations to member-only events and gatherings
  • Access to exclusive content, like professional learning, on the members’-only area of the website
  • Perkopolis account with over 500 exclusive perks
  • Belair Direct Home and Auto Insurance discounts
  • Belair Direct Personal Health and Travel plans (including medical, trip cancellation/interruption/delay coverages at an affordable rate)
  • A role in shaping the work of the AECEO through voting, nomination and motion privileges through the Annual Members meeting
  • The opportunity to lead the AECEO by holding position on the AECEO provincial board and executive committees
    More perks are added every year!

Join the AECEO community today!

Sign Up/ Renew Membership

I am a…

New RECE (working in the field for less than one year)

This membership is for ECEs in their first year of practice and/or of Registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators.

Member perks:

  • E-bulletins via email
  • Access the eceLINK
  • Member content on the members’-only area of website
  • Membership ID and receipt via email
  • Members only meetings
  • Perkopolis account with over 500 exclusive perks
  • Belair Direct Home and Auto Insurance discounts
  • Johnson Inc Personal Health and Travel plans (including medical, trip cancellation/interruption/delay coverages at an affordable rate)
  • Voting, nomination and motion privileges
  • Hold position on the AECEO provincial board and executive committee
$35 – (about $0.67/week – billed annually) Need help? Email info@aeceo.ca
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RECE (working in the field for more than one year)

I want a…

Membership with digital eceLINK ($70)

Choose this membership if you are an RECE and only require digital copies of our publications.

Membership with a printed eceLINK ($125)

Choose this membership if you would like to receive both our digital and printed publications.

Digital Membership/ Professional EMP
This membership is for any individual with credentials recognized for registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE).

Member perks:  

  • Members-only emails and policy updates
  • Access the full eceLINK publication
  • Access to exclusive content, like AECEO PL series, on the members’-only area of website
  • Membership ID and receipt via email (taxable donation?) (unless they request a printed copy)
  • Invitations to members-only gatherings and events
  • Perkopolis account with over 500 exclusive perks
  • Belair Direct Home and Auto Insurance discounts
  • Belair Direct Personal Health and Travel plans (including medical, trip cancellation/interruption/delay coverages at an affordable rate)
  • Voice in shaping the work of the AECEO through voting, nomination and motion privileges through the Annual Members meeting
  • Opportunity to lead the AECEO by holding position on the AECEO provincial board and executive committees
$70 (about $1.34/week – billed annually) Need help? Email info@aeceo.ca
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Paper copy/ Professional Comprehensive
This membership is for any individual with credentials recognized for registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE).

Member perks:  

  • Members-only emails and policy updates
  • Access the full eceLINK publication
  • Access to exclusive content, like AECEO PL series, on the members’-only area of website
  • Membership ID and receipt via email (taxable donation?) (unless they request a printed copy)
  • Invitations to members-only gatherings and events
  • Perkopolis account with over 500 exclusive perks
  • Belair Direct Home and Auto Insurance discounts
  • Belair Direct Personal Health and Travel plans (including medical, trip cancellation/interruption/delay coverages at an affordable rate)
  • Voice in shaping the work of the AECEO through voting, nomination and motion privileges through the Annual Members meeting
  • Opportunity to lead the AECEO by holding position on the AECEO provincial board and executive committees
$125 (about $2.40/week – billed annually) Need help? Email info@aeceo.ca
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Child Care Program or Organization

We have an operating budget…
Under $500K ($165) Over $500K ($315)

 

Under $500k/ Type A
This category allows early learning and child care (ELCC) centres/programs and other organizations to join the AECEO.

This does not replace individual memberships. Organizational membership status provides limited access to members’ only services, as it belongs to the organization and not an individual.
Membership perks:

  • One printed/mailed copy of the eceLINK quarterly publication
  • E-Bulletins to help keep you informed about news and updates on important topics
  • Access to Johnson Inc. home/auto insurance and personal health plan discounts for staff or members
  • One AECEO membership card, includes ID number and organization name
  • Special eceLINK publication ad rates
  • Entitled to member reduced rate for AECEO conferences and professional learning (max. 5 delegates)
  • Members only meetings
  • Perkopolis account with over 500 exclusive perks
  • Belair Direct Home and Auto Insurance discounts
  • Johnson Inc Personal Health and Travel plans (including medical, trip cancellation/interruption/delay coverages at an affordable rate)
$165 – (about $3.17/week – billed annually) Need help? Email info@aeceo.ca
Sign Up
Registration as a Centre/Program/Affiliate does not imply endorsement of the program by the AECEO.

 

Over $500K/ Type B
This category allows early learning and child care (ELCC) centres/programs and other organizations to join the AECEO.

This does not replace individual memberships. Organizational membership status provides limited access to members’ only services, as it belongs to the organization and not an individual.
Membership perks: 

  • One printed/mailed copy of the eceLINK quarterly publication
  • E-Bulletins to help keep you informed about news and updates on important topics
  • Access to Johnson Inc. home/auto insurance and personal health plan discounts for staff or members
  • One AECEO membership card, includes ID number and organization name
  • Special eceLINK publication ad rates
  • Entitled to member reduced rate for AECEO conferences and professional learning (max. 10 delegates)
  • Members only meetings
  • Perkopolis account with over 500 exclusive perks
  • Belair Direct Home and Auto Insurance discounts
  • Johnson Inc Personal Health and Travel plans (including medical, trip cancellation/interruption/delay coverages at an affordable rate)
$315 – (about $6.10/week – billed annually) Need help? Email info@aeceo.ca
Sign Up
Registration as a Centre/Program/Affiliate does not imply endorsement of the program by the AECEO.

Retired RECE

I want a…

Membership with digital eceLINK ($50)

Choose this membership if you are an RECE and only require digital copies of our publications.

Membership with printed eceLINK ($65)

Choose this membership if you would like to receive both our digital and printed publications.

 

Digital Membership/ Professional Retired EMP
This membership is for any retired individual who previously held an AECEO membership.

Member perks:  

  • E-bulletins via email
  • Access the eceLINK
  • Member content on the members’-only area of website
  • Membership ID and receipt via email (unless they request a printed copy)
  • Members only meetings
  • Perkopolis account with over 500 exclusive perks
  • Belair Direct Home and Auto Insurance discounts
  • Johnson Inc Personal Health and Travel plans (including medical, trip cancellation/interruption/delay coverages at an affordable rate)
  • Voting, nomination and motion privileges
  • Hold position on the AECEO provincial board and executive committee
$50 – (about $0.96/week – billed annually) Need help? Email info@aeceo.ca
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Paper copy/ Professional Retired Comprehensive
This membership is for any retired individual who previously held an AECEO membership.

Member perks:  

  • Membership ID and receipt via email (unless they request a printed copy)
  • Printed copy of the eceLINK in the mail
  • Access to the members-only area of website
  • E-bulletins via email (must provide email address)
  • Members only meetings
  • Perkopolis account with over 500 exclusive perks
  • Belair Direct Home and Auto Insurance discounts
  • Johnson Inc Personal Health and Travel plans (including medical, trip cancellation/interruption/delay coverages at an affordable rate)
  • Voting, nomination and motion privileges
  • Hold position on the AECEO provincial board and executive committee
$65 – (about $1.25/week – billed annually) Need help? Email info@aeceo.ca
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ECE Student (currently enrolled in a post-secondary ECE-related program)

This membership is for any individual currently enrolled in an Ontario College (OCAAT), Ontario university or training institution leading to their College of Early Childhood Educators recognized diploma or degree in ECE.
  • E-bulletins via email
  • Access the eceLINK
  • Member content on the members’-only area of website
  • Membership ID and receipt via email
  • Members only meetings
  • Perkopolis account with over 500 exclusive perks
  • Belair Direct Home and Auto Insurance discounts
  • Johnson Inc Personal Health and Travel plans (including medical, trip cancellation/interruption/delay coverages at an affordable rate)
  • Hold position on the AECEO provincial board and executive committee
$35 – (about $0.67/week – billed annually) Need help? Email info@aeceo.ca
Sign Up  

 

Supporter (Parent, Non-ECE, Associate)

I want a…

Membership with digital eceLINK ($50)

Choose this membership if you are an RECE and only require digital copies of our publications.

Membership with printed eceLINK ($125)

Choose this membership if you would like to receive both our digital and printed publications.

 

Paper copy/ Associate Comprehensive
This membership is for any individual interested in the field of Early Childhood Education who does not hold an ECE credential recognized by the College of Early Childhood Educators.

Member perks:  

  • Members receive Membership ID and receipt via email (unless they request a printed copy)
  • A printed copy of the eceLINK in the mail
  • Access to the members-only area of website and receive e-bulletins via email (must provide email address)
  • Members only meetings
  • Perkopolis account with over 500 exclusive perks
  • Belair Direct Home and Auto Insurance discounts
  • Johnson Inc Personal Health and Travel plans (including medical, trip cancellation/interruption/delay coverages at an affordable rate)
  • Hold position on the AECEO provincial board and executive committee
$125 – (about $2.40/week – billed annually) Need help? Email info@aeceo.ca
Sign Up  

 

Digital membership/ Associate EMP
This membership is for any individual interested in the field of Early Childhood Education who does not hold an ECE credential recognized by the College of Early Childhood Educators.

Member perks:

  • Members receive e-bulletins via email
  • Access the eceLINK
  • Member content on the members’-only area of website
  • Membership ID and receipt via email (unless they request a printed copy)
  • Members only meetings
  • Perkopolis account with over 500 exclusive perks
  • Belair Direct Home and Auto Insurance discounts
  • Johnson Inc Personal Health and Travel plans (including medical, trip cancellation/interruption/delay coverages at an affordable rate)
  • Hold position on the AECEO provincial board and executive committee
$70 – (about $1.34/week – billed annually) Need help? Email info@aeceo.ca
Sign Up  

Certified Professional (has completed AECEO Certification)

I want a…

Membership with digital eceLINK ($60)

Choose this membership if you are an RECE and only require digital copies of our publications.

Membership with printed eceLINK ($125)

Choose this membership if you would like to receive both our digital and printed publications.

 

Digital membership/ Certified Professional (Professional Certified EMP)
This category is for renewals only as Professional Certified members must have completed the AECEO certification process. This certification refers to educators who were practicing before the College of Early Childhood Educators was established and were certified with the AECEO.

Member perks: 

  • E-bulletins via email
  • Access the eceLINK
  • Member content on the members’-only area of website
  • Membership ID and receipt via email (unless they request a printed copy)
  • Members only meetings
  • Perkopolis account with over 500 exclusive perks
  • Belair Direct Home and Auto Insurance discounts
  • Johnson Inc Personal Health and Travel plans (including medical, trip cancellation/interruption/delay coverages at an affordable rate)
  • Use the title “AECEO.C”
  • Voting, nomination and motion privileges
  • Hold position on the AECEO provincial board and executive committee
$60 – (about $1.15/week – billed annually) Need help? Email info@aeceo.ca
Sign Up  

 

Paper copy/ Certified Professional (Professional Certified Comprehensive)
This category is for renewals only as Professional Certified members must have completed the AECEO certification process.

Member perks: 

  • Membership ID and receipt via email (unless they request a printed copy)
  • A printed copy of the eceLINK in the mail
  • Access to the members-only area of the website and receive e-bulletins via email (must provide email address)
  • Members only meetings
  • Perkopolis account with over 500 exclusive perks
  • Belair Direct Home and Auto Insurance discounts
  • Johnson Inc Personal Health and Travel plans (including medical, trip cancellation/interruption/delay coverages at an affordable rate)
  • Use the title “AECEO.C”
  • Voting, nomination and motion privileges
  • Hold position on the AECEO provincial board and executive committee
$125 – (about $2.40/week – billed annually) Need help? Email info@aeceo.ca
Sign Up  

Membership Forms

Individual Membership Application Form
Group Membership Application Form

Lish Francoeur (they/them)

RECE & Member of All Nations Community CARE Collective

"The AECEO's All Nations Circle of Practice is a living circle of care, rooted in intentional connection and a shared journey of decolonization. Here, relationships are tended with deep respect, and learning flows freely between generations, experiences, and hearts. It is a place where stories are honored, where healing moves gently through words and silences, and where community is not just spoken of, but lived. Elder Brenda’s teachings ripple through us, weaving threads of memory, hope, and belonging. In this collective, we co-create a space where everyone is invited to unlearn, to remember, and to walk together with open hands and open hearts."

Thơ (she/they)

RECE

“Care has made advocacy and activism accessible for me because I no longer think that I can only do the right thing when I remain objective, but I can do the right thing when I care.”

Amy (she/her)

"I have enjoyed being able to connect with the AECEO as a community to uplift each other during trying times in our field. Even when things can feel like a lost cause with governments not listening, connecting with fellow folks who care about our field lifts me up! I am very thankful to have incredible individuals working hard to advocate on our fields behalf."

Sydney

"I did my placement at the AECEO and absolutley loved it. Everyone was so knowledgeable and kind and I admired their advocacy for early childhood educators as well! I would and have recommended the AECEO to a few people and I will continue to advocate for them because I believe they are doing amazing work! I aspire to be like them!"

Nazia

"Being a part of the AECEO makes me feel confidant and up to date related to latest research and making connections with families and other work professionals that I involve with in my everyday work practice. The AECEO also helps me understand my role as an Early Childhood Educator and the responsibilities I have related to my profession. I always recommend my friends and colleagues who are in the same profession to ask any questions that they have related to Early Childhood practice and flourish the ways that can help support the unique, diverse and individuals in our care and practice."

Karly

"I value the AECEO's ongoing commitment to empowering educators and advocating for the profession. I appreciate the range of resources provided by the AECEO to support educator’s professional goals as well as their well-being and sense of community."

Olivia (she/her)

"When my efforts to do advocacy work at my workplace were shut down, the AECEO stood beside me and reminded me I wasn’t alone. This is exactly what I value most about the AECEO: their unwavering sense of community and belonging. In a field that can often feel invisible, they remind us that our work matters, our voices matter, and that collective advocacy is powerful."

Crystal (she/they)

"The AECEO continues to be a driving force for advocacy in the sector, and works tirelessly to better the lives of members and non-members alike. Working alongside the staff was a true pleasure that will stick with me the rest of my life. Their kindness, dedication, and creativity inspires me and pushes me to always keep learning and advocating."

Mara

"I first joined the AECEO about 26 years ago as a passionate Early Childhood Educator graduate from the life changing Humber College ECE program. The inspiration from the AECEO team started me on my journey to “Go make a difference!” Whenever I needed to recharge, the encouraging team and their positive outlook gave me what I needed to continue. We can make a difference together!"

D.W.

"Would recommend the AECEO: Practical organization where everything happens, great staff, it's great to belong to AECEO, love everything about it."