This program is designed to train individuals currently working in the field of Early Childhood Education in Quebec.  Individuals will be evaluated on acquired competencies related to managing materials, financial and human resources to run a successful childcare service.

The objective of the program is to meet the training needs of managers and directors in early childhood centers (CPEs), private daycares (Garderies), and school-based childcare services, as well as Home Childcare Providers. This program is fully online, evenings and weekends, and offers candidates the ability to be certified with an AEC through the RAC evaluation process. Candidates will leave the RAC process with an AEC in Childcare Management.

To be admitted to a RAC process, you must meet the admission requirements of the cégep where you submit your application.

Admission requirements and registration procedures vary from one cégep to another for AEC programs offered through the RAC process. However, you should expect to provide certain documents, such as a birth certificate, proof of education (secondary school diploma, college diploma, etc.), transcripts, a comparative evaluation or foreign diplomas (if applicable), a résumé (CV), and other relevant documents.

For individuals born outside of Canada, you will need to provide proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.

It should also be noted that the main steps followed as part of the RAC process are the same for everyone and always begin with an information session, either individual or group-based. This information session is provided free of charge by the cégep.

To learn more about the steps involved in a RAC process, visit the RAC Process page on this website.