An Early Learning and Child Care Application for Certification form must be sent with an official transcript to the Manager of Credentials and Quality Improvement in the Early Learning and Child Care Program.  Alternatively, official transcripts may be sent directly from the institution.  The process usually takes 4 weeks and there is no fee for certification.  Individuals receive either a certificate and a letter indicating what is required to achieve the next level or a letter indicating that not all requirements are met, with the required course areas identified.

There are no residency requirements for certification.