Early Childhood Education
2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Field placement and volunteer opportunities that give you hands-on, real-world experience
Overview
Upcoming Intakes:
Fall 2024: College Drive – North Bay
Winter 2025: College Drive – North Bay
There is an increased demand for qualified early childhood educators. Get the skills you need to start a rewarding career working with young children. This activity-based program is taught using a holistic approach in which the stages of a child’s developmental growth are emphasized including cognitive skills and socio-emotional development.
Graduates of our program find careers working in partnership with teachers in kindergarten classrooms across Ontario, as well as other early learning environments.
Your Future Career
- Full-day kindergarten programs
- Educational settings as educational assistants
- Resource programs
- Specialty and early learning schools
- Childcare centres or home care
What You Learn
- Child development
- Infant, toddler, pre-school, kindergarten and school-aged curricula
- Language and literacy development
- Health, safety and nutrition
- Special education
- Outdoor/environmental learning course
Recognized by the College of Early Childhood Educators. Graduates may apply to become Registered Childhood Educators.
Additional Option: Early Childhood Education Intensive (accelerated):
Graduates of any Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Arts program can complete this hands-on, intensive program in one year. Expand your knowledge and skill-set working in real-world settings. Learn more
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1
| CMM125 | College Communication |
| ECE111 | Child Development I |
| ECE118 | Health, Safety & Nutrition |
| ECE120 | Introduction to Practice |
| ECE125 | Observation |
| ECE145 | Guidance & Self-Regulation |
| HUM100 | Interpersonal Relations |
| SOC100 | Foundations of Sociology |
Semester 2
| ECE110 | Language & Literacy |
| ECE115 | Supporting Preschool Children |
| ECE135 | Child Development II |
| ECE140 | Field Placement I |
| ECE156 | Supporting Infants & Toddlers |
| GENED | General Education Elective |
| HUM200 | Group Dynamics |
Semester 3
| ECE204 | Children's Science and Math |
| ECE222 | Creative Arts |
| ECE223 | Field Placement II |
| ECE227 | Working With Diverse Families |
| ECE235 | Supporting School Age Children |
| ECE245 | Diversity & Inclusion |
| ECE255 | Outdoor Education |
Semester 4
| ECE212 | Special Education |
| ECE218 | Administration in Early Learning Settings |
| ECE226 | Advocacy in Early Childhood |
| ECE228 | Specialty Curriculum |
| ECE229 | Well-Being for Educators |
| ECE236 | Kindergarten Environments |
| ECE265 | Field Placement III |
| GENED | General Education Elective |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
2024-25 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2720.24 | $1362.5 | - | - | $4082.74 |
| 2 | $2720.24 | $1200.5 | - | - | $3920.74 |
2024-25 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15547.54 | $1942.5 | - | - | $17490.04 |
| 2 | $15547.54 | $1780.5 | - | - | $17382.04 |
2024-25 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Canadore @ Stanford – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $15547.5 | $1259 | - | - | $16806.5 |
What You Need
What You Need
Mandatory Non-Academic Requirements for Placement:
Work-Integrated Learning (also called Placement, Field Placement, Practicum, Clinical Placement, etc.) provides students with rich and meaningful experiences wherein they have the opportunity to apply and extend the learning they gain from the classroom in real-word contexts. View placement requirements here.
Textbooks:
Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
Technology/Devices:
Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.
To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit https://www.canadorecollege.ca/BYOD
You will also need:
- First Aid / CPR - apx. $80.00 (recommended)
- Health-related Immunizations – Cost will Vary
- Clearance Card - apx. $35.00
- Name tag (from the Campus Shop) - apx. $10.00
Required for placement:
- Canadian Criminal Record Check with Vulnterable Sector Screening - apx. $40.00 - $60.00
- Fingerprinting may be required at an additional cost
- Complete outdoor winter clothing and indoor running shoes (costs vary)
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.
View Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Find out more about General Education program requirements here.
Further Your Education
Further Your Education
There are many options available to students who already have some postsecondary education.
Whether you are looking to study at Canadore from another school, continue your education at Canadore, or looking to pursue further education elsewhere, we can help find the right path for you!
Whether you want to Transfer TO Canadore, Transfer WITHIN Canadore, or prepare to Transfer FROM Canadore, we've got you covered!
Learn more about Credit Transfer and Pathway opportunities here.