Thanks to funding provided by the NC Division of Child Development, another 9,000 Early Educators in North Carolina are eligible for FREE Early Educator Certification (EEC) for a time limited period.

Applicants must be employed at a licensed programs in NC to qualify. Eligible positions include teacher, assistant teacher, schoolage group leader, floater, director, assistant director, education coordinator and home provider.

Individuals working in other positions may apply by submitting their application, official transcripts & fee.

Click on the "Early Educator Certification" link to the left to download an EEC application and additional information.

EEC pays! Discount School Supply, Kaplan, HATCH, NCaeyc, KidsLikeUs and more are providing discounts to certified Early Educators (EEC Rewards).

Have questions? Please contact the EEC office at info@nceec.org or call
919-942-7442 for more information.