Early Childhood Education Diploma
his program offers students the knowledge and skills to work in licensed childcare settings such as preschools and daycares, and to contribute to the well-being of children, families and their community. The course content meets the requirements of the Early Childhood Educator Registry to obtain the ECE License to Practice and Infant/ Toddler License to Practice. This program also offers students University general courses which will assist them in progressing into a Bachelor degree.
Learning outcomes
Upon completing all the requirements for graduation students will receive:
At the end of this program, you will have developed the necessary knowledge and understanding of various philosophies within the early childhood field and the practice experience to become a competent early childhood and infant & toddler educator.
Admission Requirements
Evidence that 3 years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8-12), or 2 years if the Grades are 10, 11, or 12, have been successfully completed in English in a country where the language of instruction is one of the principal languages.
- 2 years of full-time post-secondary education* have been completed in English in a country where the English is one of the principal languages (includes international education credentials recognized through WES, ICES, and IQAS).
- Where English is the program’s language of instruction, evidence of achievement in a recognized standardized language test/assessment* at an overall level equivalent to IELTS 5.5 (academic) or higher. All accepted language tests/assessments must be listed with a minimum score/level specified for each. ‘Or equivalent’ will not be accepted. Language tests must include assessments of reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
- Evidence of graduation from language program with a minimum grade/level from a Languages Canada accredited institution with an established pathway/articulation agreement allowing direct entry (no further testing required) to a diploma or degree program at a public institution in Canada. The pathway/articulation agreement must be current at the date of enrolment.
- Evidence that a language standard defined and accepted by a third-party regulator has been met.
- Important note: this option may only be applied when:
- English is the program’s language of instruction, and
- the applicant is a mature domestic student facing barriers, and
- the applicant cannot access their educational records or cannot provide sufficient evidence of secondary or post-secondary education as outlined in this policy
- Accuplacer:Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit Page 3 2025.02.11
Applicant is [X] years or older at the start of the program and is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and Applicant provides attestation that they have completed at least three years of full-time instruction in English* in a country where the English is one of the principal languages, and Applicant completes an Accuplacer English Assessment (Next Generation: Reading, Writing and WritePlacer) and achieves the following minimum scores: - Reading: 230, and
- Writing: 230, and
- WritePlacer: 4
Required documents
- Diploma and transcript in English for High School or Junior College graduate. Transcript and diploma/ certificate in English for Bachelor’s degree holder;
- Three English letters of references testifying to the suitability of the applicant for work in the early childhood field;
- Written Interview;
- Two recent 1” x 1” photos;
- Photocopy of ID;
- Physician’s Health Declaration;
- A Valid Canadian Criminal Record Check Clearance issued by Criminal Records Review Program
Program Highlights
- This 2 year Diploma program offers students including:
*University General Courses – 12 credits
*ECE-Basic Courses – 36 credits
*ECE-Post-Basic Courses 19 credits - At the end of this program you will become a competent Early Childhood and Infant & Toddler Educator.
- This program also offers students general University courses which will assist them in progressing into a Bachelor degree program.
- May waive more than 50 credits into the Bachelor degree of ECE program at certain Canadian public universities.
Couse Outline
- EDUC 166 - 40 hours
Child Development 1 - EDUC 267 - 50 hours
Child Development 2 - EDUC 170 - 30 hours
Health, Safety & Nutrition - EDUC 173 - 90 hours
Curriculum 1 - Play - EDUC 273 - 90 hours
Curriculum 2 - Learning to Look - EDUC 179 - 45 hours
Guiding Behavior - EDUC 274 - 60 hours
Advanced Curriculum - EDUC 276 - 112 hours
Practicum 1 - EDUC 277 - 136 hours
Practicum 2 - EDUC 278 - 186 hours
Practicum 3 - EDUC 350 - 48 hours
Advance Child Growth and Development - EDUC 348 - 50 hours
Program Planning for Infant and Toddlers - EDUC 370 - 45 hours
Advanced Health, Safety and Nutrition - EDUC 371 - 45 hours
Child, Family and Community for Infant and Toddlers - EDUC 321 - 45 hours
Advanced Administration - EDUC 373 - 30 hours
Reflective Teaching - EDUC 349 - 235 hours
Infant and Toddlers Practicum