About this program
Start Date
September 2025
Campus
Rainy Lake
Program Length
Two years
Full-time
Evenings and weekends
Credential
Ontario College Diploma
Canadore College
About the program
The Early Childhood Education program is designed to prepare students for a career in the Early Childhood Education/Early Years field. Program graduates will gain knowledge and practical skills needed to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs for children up to 12 years of age. Students will work with families, provide family educational programming and gain unique, hands-on experience during field placements.
This program will run during evenings and weekends.
Semester 1
| ECE111 | – | Child Development I | |
| ECE118 | – | Health, Safety & Nutrition | |
| ECE120 | – | Introduction to Practice | |
| ECE145 | – | Guidance & Self-Regulation | |
| HUM100 | – | Interpersonal Relations | |
| SOC100 | – | Foundations of Sociology | |
| CMM125 | – | College Communication | |
| ECE125 | – | Observation |
Semester 2
| ECE110 | – | Language & Literacy | |
| ECE156 | – | Supporting Infants & Toddlers | |
| ECE115 | – | Supporting Preschool Children | |
| ECE135 | – | Child Development II | |
| ECE140 | – | Field Placement I | |
| HUM200 | – | Group Dynamics | |
| GENED | – | General Education Elective |
Semester 3
| ECE204 | – | Children’s Science and Math | |
| ECE222 | – | Creative Arts | |
| ECE223 | – | Field Placement II | |
| ECE227 | – | Working with Diverse Families | |
| ECE225 | – | Outdoor Education | |
| ECE235 | – | Supporting School Age Children | |
| ECE245 | – | Diversity & Inclusion |
Semester 4
| ECE212 | – | Special Education | |
| ECE218 | – | Administration in Early Learning Settings | |
| ECE226 | – | Advocacy in Early Childhood | |
| ECE236 | – | Kindergarten Environments | |
| ECE229 | – | Well-Being for Educators | |
| ECE228 | – | Specialty Curriculum | |
| ECE265 | – | Field Placement III | |
| GENED | – | General Education Elective |
Admission
Ontario Secondary School Diploma, and ENG4C/ENG4U, equivalent, or mature student test.
Are you missing program prerequisites?
Are you missing prerequisites for a program? We can help! SGEI offers common prerequisite courses during the summer, or we can arrange for you to complete a test to enter the program. All you have to do is apply, and we will be in touch with you.
Fees
- Tuition (Year 1): $3,608.24
- Tuition (Year 2): $3,559.24
Funding opportunities
If you need assistance funding your education, visit our Financial Aid page to learn more about bursaries, grants, OSAP and more. Please note that successful applicants may be eligible for Ontario ECE grants for free tuition, textbooks and/or travel.
Meet your coordinator(s)
Our dedicated program coordinators are here to help you succeed, both in and out of the classroom.
Admissions
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Career options
An ECE graduate can expect to find work as a Registered Early Childhood Educator, Childcare worker, Daycare Supervisor, or Preschool Worker.
Where you might work
- Full-day kindergarten programs
- Educational settings as educational assistants
- Resource programs
- Specialty and early learning schools
- Childcare centres or home care