As required under the Child Care Act, to work as an early childhood educator in the Yukon, you will be required to obtain the following documentation prior to working in a licensed child care program.

• A medical clearance
  from a doctor to ensure that you are in fit medical condition to work with children.
• A t.b. test
  completed by Public Health to ensure that you do not carry tuberculosis which may be transmitted to children or co-workers.
• A copy of your immunization records
  to ensure all immunizations are up-to-date. You may be able to attain a copy of your records from Public Health If you have not been immunized in the past 10 years; you will likely be offered a booster shot to bring you up to date.
• Valid Standard First Aid and C.P.R. Certification
  will be required through St. John’s Ambulance or Red Cross. The course must meet the criteria outlined by the Director of Family and Children’s Services.
• An R.C.M.P clearance
  must be obtained by completing a Criminal Records Check. Forms are available at Child Care Services. You must complete and submit the form to the local RCMP detachment for processing. There is no charge for the initial criminal record check. If your check requires a finger print search then a fee will be charged to attain and process this search. This procedure is used to screen out any potential child abuse concerns.

Training in Early Childhood Development is essential.

The Regulations outline the degree of training required for employment in a child care centre, school age or family day home program.

All child care providers are required to have a minimum of 60 hours coursework in Early Childhood Development/Education.

To determine if your education meets certification requirements you can submit your transcripts to Child Care Services to determine your level of certification.

If your qualifications meet the criteria you will be issued a certificate of qualification.

The Child Care Professional Guidelines are available at our office.