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Early Childhood Education Programs at Ontario Colleges

What to expect from a career as an Early Childhood Educator

Teaching at any level is a rewarding career, but early childhood teachers have a special opportunity to help children in their earliest stages. Early childhood education programs at Ontario colleges teach students the skills they need to get children started on a successful journey through the education system.

If you have a keen interest in childhood development and are interested in early childhood education (ECE) as a career, here's what you need to know. More

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BORÉAL SUDBURY OPEN 2 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

ADMINISTRATION DES SERVICES DE GARDE À L'ENFANCE (POST-DIPLÔME)


  • Program Code: AGED
  • Credential: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • Program Type: DISTANCE EDUCATION
  • Language of Instruction: French
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

FANSHAWE LONDON OPEN 4 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS (EARLY CHILDHOOD LEADERSHIP)


  • Program Code: ECL1
  • Credential: DEGREE
  • Program Level: DEGREE
  • Program Type: CO-OP
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SHERIDAN DAVIS (BRAMPTON) CLOSED 1 SEMESTERS 2013 - May Visit

BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS (EARLY CHILDHOOD LEADERSHIP) BRIDGING PROGRAM


  • Program Code: PBECB
  • Credential: OTHER
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

GEORGE BROWN RYERSON UNIVERSITY OPEN 4 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

BACHELOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD LEADERSHIP


  • Program Code: C301
  • Credential: DEGREE
  • Program Level: DEGREE
  • Program Type: CO-OP
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 5
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Degree Program Is For Ece Diploma Graduates, Who May Obtain Direct Entry To Semester 5 After Successfully Completing Three "Bridge" Courses.

GEORGE BROWN RYERSON UNIVERSITY OPEN 8 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

BACHELOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD LEADERSHIP


  • Program Code: C300
  • Credential: DEGREE
  • Program Level: DEGREE
  • Program Type: CO-OP
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

Also See The Fast-Track Option For This Program.

SHERIDAN DAVIS (BRAMPTON) OPEN 4 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

BACHELOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD LEADERSHIP


  • Program Code: PBECL
  • Credential: DEGREE
  • Program Level: DEGREE
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SHERIDAN DAVIS (BRAMPTON) OPEN 1 SEMESTERS 2014 - May Visit

BACHELOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD LEADERSHIP BRIDGING PROGRAM


  • Program Code: PBECB
  • Credential: OTHER
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CENTENNIAL ASHTONBEE OPEN 2 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSISTANT


  • Program Code: 1212
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

GEORGE BROWN RYERSON UNIVERSITY OPEN 2 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSISTANT


  • Program Code: C105
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

ALGONQUIN PEMBROKE OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0430X01F
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

ALGONQUIN PERTH OPEN 45 WEEKS 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0430X04F
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Is A Mobile Learning Program. Students Are Required To Supply And Use A Mobile Learning Device That Meets Minimum Hardware And Software Specifications.

ALGONQUIN WOODROFFE OPEN 35 WEEKS 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0398X05F
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: ACCELERATED
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This intensive program is also a mobile learning program which requires students to supply and use a laptop or other device specified by the program.

ALGONQUIN WOODROFFE CLOSED 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0430X01F
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: Y

Notes:

Highly competitive: number of qualified applicants exceeds program capacity. Applications received after Feb 1 are placed on a wait list. This mobile learning program requires students to supply and use a laptop or other device specified by the program.

ALGONQUIN WOODROFFE OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2014 - Jan Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0430X01F
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: Y

Notes:

Highly competitive: number of qualified applicants exceeds program capacity. Applications received after Feb 1 are placed on a wait list. This mobile learning program requires students to supply and use a laptop or other device specified by the program.

CAMBRIAN BARRYDOWNE (SUDBURY) OPEN 4 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: ECEP
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CANADORE COLLEGE DRIVE OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 010205
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CENTENNIAL ASHTONBEE OPEN 4 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 1201
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CENTENNIAL PROGRESS WAITLISTED 4 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 1221
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CENTENNIAL PROGRESS OPEN 4 SEMESTERS 2014 - Jan Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 1221
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONFEDERATION DISTANCE EDUCATION OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0102
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONFEDERATION DRYDEN OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0102
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONFEDERATION FORT FRANCES OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0102
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONFEDERATION GERALDTON OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0102
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONFEDERATION KENORA OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0102
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONFEDERATION MARATHON OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0102
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONFEDERATION RED LAKE OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0102
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONFEDERATION SIOUX LOOKOUT OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0102
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONFEDERATION THUNDER BAY OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0102
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONFEDERATION WAWA OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0102
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONESTOGA DOON WAITLISTED 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0003
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONESTOGA DOON OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2014 - Jan Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0003
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

FANSHAWE LONDON WAITLISTED 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: ECE1
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: Y

Notes:

This Program Is Highly Competitive; A Program For Which The Number Of Qualified Applicants Exceeds The Number Of Seats Available.

FANSHAWE LONDON OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2014 - Jan Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: ECE1
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: Y

Notes:

This Program Is Highly Competitive; A Program For Which The Number Of Qualified Applicants Exceeds The Number Of Seats Available.

GEORGE BROWN RYERSON UNIVERSITY WAITLISTED 8 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: C118
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: COLLABORATIVE
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: Y

Notes:

This Program Is A Consecutive Diploma/Degree Program With Ryerson University.

GEORGE BROWN RYERSON UNIVERSITY OPEN 4 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: C100
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: Y

Notes:

Applicants Who Have Obtained A Degree In A Related Area (I.E. Sociology, Psychology) And Have Experience Working With Young Children May Enter Directly Into The Second Year Of The Program, Provided That They Supply Documentation And Complete A Two-Week Orientation Course In June And A Final Placement In May.

GEORGE BROWN RYERSON UNIVERSITY OPEN 4 SEMESTERS 2014 - Jan Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: C100
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: Y

Notes:

Applicants Who Have Obtained A Degree In A Related Area (I.E. Sociology, Psychology) And Have Experience Working With Young Children May Enter Directly Into The Second Year Of The Program, Provided That They Supply Documentation And Complete A Two-Week Orientation Course In June And A Final Placement In May.

GEORGIAN ORILLIA OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: ECED
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

GEORGIAN ORILLIA OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2014 - Jan Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: ECED
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

GEORGIAN OWEN SOUND OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: ECED
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

HUMBER NORTH WAITLISTED 4 SEMESTERS 2013 - May Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 07911
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

HUMBER NORTH OPEN 4 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 07911
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

HUMBER NORTH OPEN 4 SEMESTERS 2014 - Jan Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 07911
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

HUMBER NORTH OPEN 4 SEMESTERS 2014 - May Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 07911
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

HUMBER ORANGEVILLE OPEN 4 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 07911
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

LAMBTON MAIN OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: ECEP
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

LOYALIST MAIN OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: ECEP
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

MOHAWK BRANTFORD LAURIER CENTRE OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 213
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: Y

Notes:

MOHAWK FENNELL (HAMILTON) WAITLISTED 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 213
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: Y

Notes:

MOHAWK FENNELL (HAMILTON) OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2014 - Jan Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 213
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: Y

Notes:

NIAGARA WELLAND CAMPUS WAITLISTED 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0102
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes: