Use this form to:
- Check professional certification eligibility
- Check if your course meets professional certification requirements
- Request a copy of your certification
- Check minimum hiring requirements eligibility
- Ask questions about the Professional Portal or professional certification application
You can expect a response within 5 business days.
Checking the status of your certification application? We process applications within 4 months, in the order they're received.
Other common questions
- Certification application issues? Submit a technical support request.
- Select "Application - TQ (Teacher Qualifications)" then "Subject - Application Issue"
- Background record check question? Visit the EEC Background Record Check Unit.
- Opening a child care center or have a licensing question? Visit the Child Care Program Licensing page or contact your regional EEC office.
- Professional development question? Log into or create your StrongStart profile.