The NJ Registry is part of a national consortium of Registries tracking the professional development of the members of our profession. Members can maintain records of their professional development for the purpose of satisfying licensing requirements and their own professional growth. These professional records can be utilized for the development of one's resume or to provide documentation of initiative taken to explore and gain expertise in particular areas of early childhood education proficiency. In addition, records of the collective professional development of our field are instrumental in influencing policy decisions related to the public perception and financial support of initiatives in favor of Early Childhood Education. This can have significant policy ramifications impacting children, families and professionals.

The NJ Registry for Early Childhood Professionals Serving Children Birth Through Age Thirteen guides, tracks, and recognizes professional growth of the early care and education workforce. Tracking includes confidential records for Registry participants. Designation to one of seven levels of the NJ Registry Career Lattice is based on education and experience. The NJ Registry issues approvals recognized by the Department of Human Services, Office of Licensing for:

• Head Teachers
• Group Teachers
• School-age Program Supervisors

Professional Impact NJ's Core Knowledge and Competencies publication defines the roadmap to professional development that facilitates a healthy balance in all competency areas levels of professional development and fosters the growth of competent and confident professionals.  To download this publication in English or Spanish, click below:

      Core Knowledge and Competencies, English
      Core Knowledge and Competencies, Spanish

Why join the NJ Registry?

• To help track your professional qualifications and experiences, including Family Child Care (FCC) training hours, Head Teacher and Group Teacher requirements, child care licensing annual training requirements, including public school and afterschool practitioner professional development
• To keep you connected to and supported by other professionals while providing pathways for career advancement
• To make it possible to keep statewide data that informs policy decisions related to quality, recognition, and compensation.