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Early Childhood Care and Education Year 2


Applications are not being accepted for the upcoming semester


Start Date: January


Location: Prince of Wales Campus


Length: 2 Years (Part Time)


Credential: Diploma, Early Childhood Educator

Get your diploma in early childhood care and education


Please note: This program is not accepting applications at this time.

Early Childhood Care and Education Year 2 is a 10-credit part-time program in a blended learning delivery format, with some course components and classes taking place face-to-face and others delivered online. Each course is offered in the evening or on weekends, and there are no courses offered in the summer months.

Applicants must have obtained their Early Childhood Assistant certificate within the past 10 years. Current work experience in the Early Childhood Care and Education field will be considered an asset.    

The Early Childhood Care and Education program is grounded in a theoretical understanding of early childhood development. You will learn how to design and implement a curriculum that inspires young minds, helps children develop socially, emotionally, and physically, and promotes inclusiveness. You will discover how much work goes into creating child’s play—and experience the joy that comes with it! 

Please note that the following documents will be requested prior to clinical and practicum courses: 

  • Current Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) Certificate 
  • Criminal Record Check. Vulnerable Sector Check. If a Criminal Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Check indicates a record exists, the student's ability to complete the program may be affected. 
  • Emergency First Aid and CPR

This Early Childhood Care and Education Year 2 program is part of the Project of the Atlantic Colleges Atlantique and is funded by the Government of Canada’s Future Skills Centre. 

Ce programme de deuxième année de Soins et éducation à la petite enfance fait partie du projet College Transformation des Collèges de l’Atlantic Colleges Atlantique et est financé par le Centre des Compétences futures du gouvernement du Canada.

  • Early Childhood Assistant certificate obtained from an accredited or recognized institution within the last 10 years.
  • Current Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) Certificate 
  • Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C from a recognized First Aid/CPR providerThis training must be taken in person, NOT online.
NOTE
  • Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check: Before attending any practicum or clinical portions of the program, a student must submit a criminal record check and a vulnerable sector check. If the check indicates that a record exists, the student may not be able to complete portions of their program that are required for graduation. Any associated costs are the responsibility of the student.
  • If your first language is not English, please review our English Language Requirements page.

2024/2025 Academic Year

Tuition, fees, and other costs are listed in Canadian dollars. International tuition includes the International Student Fee.

10 Courses $4,484
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Canadian Cost Breakdown

** Each course fee will be paid when a student begins the course.

Date Course Start Date  Cost
January 2021 ECCE-2036 Inclusion, Diversity and the Child Jan. 9, 2021 $493
April 2021 ECCE-2015 Direct Guidance Apr. 10, 2021 $493
September 2021 EDUC-2000 Curriculum lll: Strategies and Assessment Sept. 11, 2021 $493
January 2022 PROF-2030 Ethical Practice and Professionalism  Jan. 8, 2022 $493
January 2022 ECCE-2012 Partnering with Families Jan. 8, 2022 $493
April 2022 PRAC-2020 ECCE Practicum ll Apr. 4, 2022 $270
September 2022 ECCE-2020 Supporting Children with Exceptionalities Sept. 10, 2022 $493
January 2023 PSYC-2000 School Age Development Jan. 7, 2023 $493
January 2023 EDUC-2005 Curriculum lV: Programming in Action Jan. 7, 2023 $493
April 2023 PRAC-2025 ECCE Practicum lll Apr. 29, 2023 $270
       
       
  Total   $4,484

International Cost Breakdown

Not applicable
  • Early childhood centres 
  • Organizations with child and family related programs 
  • Nursery schools 
  • Play groups 
  • Recreation programs 
  • Family resource centres 
  • Developmental preschools

There is currently no course information available for this program.

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