College Diploma - Early Childhood Education (ECE)

In this Early Childhood Education (ECE) four-semester diploma program, students will learn about the physical, cognitive, social and emotional needs of children. They will understand how to develop and implement inclusive programming in order to support the healthy development of children ranging in age from infancy to school-age. Studies will include courses in child development, curriculum. philosophy of education, communication, working with families and administration.

Throughout this program, students will develop the following skills: • Design healthy, safe, inclusive and engaging environments for children from infancy to school age. • Plan and implement inclusive programming to support children’s development using current theories. • Build positive relationships with children, families, colleagues and other professionals

When students graduate from this program, these are the types of employers waiting for them: • Child care centres • Family resource programs • Settlement centres • EarlyON centres • After-school programs • Nursery schools • Parent co-operative centres • Private home child care • Centres for children with special needs • Kindergarten in the elementary school system