Early Childhood Education
Diploma · 4 Semesters
A 2-year Ontario College Diploma preparing graduates to work with infants and children up to 12 years old as part of multidisciplinary teams. Students plan, carry out, and evaluate curriculum activities supporting children’s full developmental potential. The Children’s ECE Play Lab offers hands-on experience designing and monitoring early years learning environments. Offered in-person at Timmins Campus and fully online (synchronous) via Distance delivery. Distance students complete placements in-person at approved childcare agencies in their community. Part-time pathways are available.
| Credential | Diploma |
| Length | 4 Semesters |
| Campuses | Timmins, Kirkland Lake |
| Delivery | In-person, Online |
| OCAS code | A003; A015 |
Courses
- CM1323 — Professional Communications
- EC1004 — ECE Lab 1
- EC1083 — Child Development
- EC1103 — Observation, Documentation & Interpretation
- EC1123 — Foundations in ECE
- EC1133 — Responsive Relationships
- EC1143 — Play-Based Environments
Documents
- Early Childhood Education Program Specific Requirements & Additional Information — PDF · 120 KB
- Early Childhood Education Program Specific Requirements & Additional Information — PDF · 138 KB
Source: https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/early-childhood-education/