Early Childhood Education Colleges in Canada

Lethbridge College

• Lethbridge College offers a one-year certificate in early childhood education (ECE) as well as a two-year diploma program. Both of these programs offer accommodating timetables with the ability to choose from full-time and part-time and daytime and evening schedules. The ECE programs provide a minimum of 98 practicum experiences with children in a realistic lab setting.

  Lethbridge College
  3000 College Drive South
  Lethbridge, AB T1K 1L6
  403-320-3464
  lethbridgecollege.ab.ca

The College of New Caledonia

• The College of New Caledonia offers a nine-month ECE certificate program on either a full or part-time basis. The program includes a 16-week intensive practicum at the on-site daycare center. Post-certificate courses are also available toward the ECE diploma.

  The College of New Caledonia
  3330 22nd Avenue
  Prince George, BC V2N 1P8
  250-562-2131
  cnc.bc.ca/

College of the Rockies

• The College of the Rockies both the one-year ECE certificate program, as well as the two-year diploma program. The two-year stream allows individuals to obtain specialized training in either infant and toddler education or special needs education. Learning takes place online and in the classroom and may be taken on a full or part-time basis. Those choosing a part-time are allotted up to five years to complete either program.

  College of the Rockies
  2700 College Way, Box 8500,
  Cranbrook, BC V1C 5L7
  250-489-2751
  cotr.bc.ca/

Okanagan College

• The ECE diploma program at Okanagan College offers a combination of classroom learning and field-related experience over the course of the two-year program. Those enrolled in the program may apply for a certificate in ECE upon completion of the first year. Additional courses are available to post-diploma students for specialization in infant and toddler care.

  Okanagan College
  583 Duncan Ave. West
  Penticton, BC V2A 8E1
  250-492-4305
  okanagan.bc.ca

Red River College

• The Red River College offers a unique competency-centered learning model which permits students a practical arrangement for self-regulated learning. Students may choose to complete either a full or part-time program and the schedule for assignment completion within the semester. The first year of the two-year diploma program takes place in the classroom and through distance learning, while the second year of the program is offered entirely through distance education.

  Red River College
  2055 Notre Dame Avenue
  Winnipeg MB R3H 0J9
  204-632-3960
  rrc.mb.ca/

College of the North Atlantic

• The ECE diploma program at the College of the North Atlantic is offered entirely through distance education through a Distributed Learning Service. However, practical experience is still required to complete the program and therefore prospective students should already be working in a childcare setting for at least 15 hours each week.

  College of the North Atlantic
  141 O'Connell Drive
  Corner Brook, NL A2H 5M8
  709-637-8596
  dls.cna.nl.ca/ece/

Algonquin College

• Algonquin college offers two program options for the ECE diploma. Students may either enroll in a two year program, beginning in January of each year and continuing through a summer semester or prospective students may elect to complete a 35-week intensive program to obtain the diploma much more quickly.

  Algonquin College
  1385 Woodroffe Avenue
  Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
  613-727-0002
  algonquincollege.com/

Niagara College

• Coursework and field experience are offered concurrently for the two-year early childhood diploma program at Niagara College. Students in the program obtain a minimum of 200 hours of observation and 600 hours of practical experience in a range of learning environments, including an on-site childcare center. The program meets the requirements of both the Association of Childhood Educators in Ontario and the College of Early Childhood Education.

  Niagara College
  300 Woodlawn Road
  Welland, ON L3C 7L3
  905-735-2211
  niagaracollege.ca/

Mohawk College of Applied Arts

• Mohawk College offers an ECE diploma as well as an ECE Apprenticeship Certificate. The two-year diploma program allows students the opportunity to apply for advanced standing in degree programs at several affiliated universities. The ECE Apprenticeship program can be acquired upon completion of 4,000 to 6,000 hours field-related work experience and a number of ECE courses, which can be taken during evening hours.

  Mohawk College of Applied Arts
  P.O. Box 2034
  Hamilton, ON L8N 3T2
  905-575-1212
  mohawkcollege.ca/

Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology

• The two-year ECE diploma program offered at Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology combines a number of learning methods, including in-class lessons, field placements and home study. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualification requirements for admission may apply for a special admission assessment for individual consideration by the college.

  Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology
  400 - 119 4th Avenue South
  Saskatoon SK S7K 5X2
  306-933-7331
  siast.sk.ca/