Program description - September 2023

This two-year diploma program prepares students for professional practice in the field of early learning and child care. Through interactive classroom learning and work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences, students will develop skills that will enable them to work in collaboration with families, colleagues and communities for the purpose of designing, implementing and evaluating inclusive play-based early learning programs. Building on a thorough understanding of child development and principles of responsive practice, students will work in partnership with college-operated child development centres, kindergarten classrooms, licensed early learning and care programs and community agencies in order to integrate classroom theory and practice in meaningful and engaging ways.Conestoga also offers a degree program related to the early childhood field.

Program details

Code: 0003

Delivery: Full-time

Length: 2 years

Start: September 2023

Campus: Brantford

Credential: Ontario College Diploma

Note:

• The January intake offers the opportunity for accelerated completion. The program is delivered in four consecutive semesters.
• Successfully completing the Human Services Foundations program prior to applying to the Early Childhood Education diploma program is an opportunity to obtain a year of personal growth and education that may contribute to success in this career-focused program.

Tuition & fees

?Tuition and fee details for the 2022-2023 year are listed below. Fees for the next academic year are unavailable at this time. Books and supplies are additional.

2 Terms

Canadian

International

Tuition

$2696.00

$13750.00

Ancillary Fees

$1596.80

$2876.80

Total Fees

$4292.80

$16626.80