r/ECEProfessionals

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About r/ECEProfessionals

Come learn, grow, and contribute with us. We are an early childhood education discussion forum for ECE teachers to share ideas, advice, questions, and experiences with other ECE related professionals, parents and carers.

The community at a glance

r/ECEProfessionals is a Subreddit for Teachers with roughly 102K members. It has been around since 2011. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 6th largest community in the Teaching topic page.

Roughly 20K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking For, Daycare, and Struggling. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger.

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Established 2011
102K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +20K members
Growth: +24.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 659 members
  • 2014: 572 members
  • 2015: 661 members
  • 2016: 891 members
  • 2017: 1K members
  • 2018: 1K members
  • 2019: 2K members
  • 2020: 4K members
  • 2021: 5K members
  • 2023: 23K members
  • 2024: 21K members
  • 2025: 24K members
  • 2026: 16K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 1K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 3K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 1K members
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 1K members
  • Oct: 66 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    11 posts in the past month
    1. I am stumped and need advice...
    2. Child is fearful of the bathroom. How should I approach potty training?
    3. Help! 20 month toddler eating only few things
    #1
    Advice Requests
    I am stumped and need advice... · Child is fearful of the bathroom. How should I approach potty training? · Help! 20 month toddler eating only few things
    11
  • Pain & Anger
    5 posts in the past month
    1. I hate my job
    2. Just need to rant
    3. venting about center unfairness & drama
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    I hate my job · Just need to rant · venting about center unfairness & drama
    5

Topics

  • Looking For
    33 posts in the past month
    #1
    Looking For
    33
  • Daycare
    16 posts in the past month
    #2
    Daycare
    16
  • Struggling
    14 posts in the past month
    #3
    Struggling
    14
  • Kids
    12 posts in the past month
    #4
    Kids
    12
  • Job
    9 posts in the past month
    #5
    Job
    9

Flair

  • Advice needed :karma:(Anyone can comment) :karma:
    18 posts in the past month
    1. Signs of abuse to watch for?
    2. Help! 20 month toddler eating only few things
    3. Child is fearful of the bathroom. How should I approach potty training?
    #1
    Advice needed :karma:(Anyone can comment) :karma:
    Signs of abuse to watch for? · Help! 20 month toddler eating only few things · Child is fearful of the bathroom. How should I approach potty training?
    18
  • ECE professionals only - Feedback wanted :snoo_smile:
    17 posts in the past month
    1. Another child touch another child in a private area
    2. Help
    3. Unvaccinated children
    #2
    ECE professionals only - Feedback wanted :snoo_smile:
    Another child touch another child in a private area · Help · Unvaccinated children
    17
  • Parent/non ECE professional post (Anyone can comment)
    14 posts in the past month
    1. 3 y/o only wears bamboo pjs. Preschool sent a note that he needs to wear recess-appropriate clothing.
    2. Former Nanny/daycare worker, current mama
    3. Help! Staff reported in Staff incident involving my child.
    #3
    Parent/non ECE professional post (Anyone can comment)
    3 y/o only wears bamboo pjs. Preschool sent a note that he needs to wear recess-appropriate clothing. · Former Nanny/daycare worker, current mama · Help! Staff reported in Staff incident involving my child.
    14
  • ECE professionals only - Vent :snoo_angry:
    14 posts in the past month
    1. It’s official I’ve over stayed my welcome as an Preschool teacher lol
    2. A pouch is not a meal!
    3. I can spot the parents who had a baby because they wanted one verses one who just has one
    #4
    ECE professionals only - Vent :snoo_angry:
    It’s official I’ve over stayed my welcome as an Preschool teacher lol · A pouch is not a meal! · I can spot the parents who had a baby because they wanted one verses one who just has one
    14
  • Discussion:upvote: (Anyone can comment)
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Time saver.
    2. Developing a more eco-friendly classroom: water usage
    3. Nice goodbye present?
    #5
    Discussion:upvote: (Anyone can comment)
    Time saver. · Developing a more eco-friendly classroom: water usage · Nice goodbye present?
    10
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/ECEProfessionals for?
Best for Teachers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/ECEProfessionals free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/ECEProfessionals have?
Roughly 102K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/ECEProfessionals on?
r/ECEProfessionals runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/ECEProfessionals cover?
On the Hive Index, r/ECEProfessionals is organized under Teachers.
How do I join r/ECEProfessionals?
You can join r/ECEProfessionals by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Teaching communities like?
Communities for teachers and educators at all levels, from K-12 classrooms to university faculty. Facebook groups and Reddit have the most active spaces for curriculum sharing, classroom management tips, and support around the emotional realities of teaching. You will also find communities for online educators and course creators building educational content.
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