History of ECCENB


Early Childhood Care & Education New Brunswick / Soins et éducation à la petite enfance Nouveau-Brunswick was founded to give a voice to those who believe in the necessity of providing quality child care and education services. We are a non-profit, bilingual, membership-based organization.

ECCENB leads and supports the child care sector with its provision of early childhood care and education to the level of quality and standards determined by the parents and educators of New Brunswick.

Anyone with an interest in our children is welcome to join us in our efforts to support the child care sector in our province.

1999
  • 200 persons meet in Miramichi and vote on a name for the association

2000
  • Membership forms are sent out
  • Seven regions are formed
  • The association now has a membership of one thousand
  • Incorporation of the association

2002
  • "Spread the Word, Not the Germ" project

2003
  • Traiining Initiative project, agrement with NBCC
  • leadership training for board members, Strategic Planning project

2004
  • Quality Improvement Funding (QIFS)

2005
  • professional development coordinator is hired
  • training forum
  • National Child Care Occupational Standards recognized as our guideline and presented in regions

2006
  • professional development project created and consultations begin leading to certification model
  • certification model
  • Invest in Kids training
  • consultation with educators working in after school child care services
  • School-age program; training required
  • Partners for Quality training

2007
  • final Sector Strategic Plan
  • 75% Reimbursement program
  • Trust Fund created by the government to fund training for educators ($3000/individual), the creation of spaces and the development of NB curricula

2008
  • proposed certification model accepted by board and presented to regions and government
  • office relocates to Fredericton
  • Child Care Week officially proclaimed by Minister
  • Government increases QIFS funding
  • Strategic 10 Year Plan announced by government
  • hired three new employees
  • curriculum training reimbursement project
  • Program Review report completed and sent to government with recommendations

2009
  • Equivalency final report
  • announcement of 2 year diploma for Early Childhood Educators from CCNB Campbellton and second year diploma program from NBCC Saint John
  • hired 8 Early Learning Community Advisors and a Learning Project Manager for NB curricula support

2010
  • Poverty Reduction Strategy from government proposes the adoption of a Early Learning and Child Care Act
  • Release of "Live well, Be Well - NB's Wellness Strategy" by government
  • Workplace Essential Skills pilot project begins in Region 2 and 5