Kickstart your career in early childhood education with online learning and hands-on practicum experiences in your local region. Through holistic care, you'll nurture young children's growth, learning and well-being while supporting their families and the community.

 

Graduates work as registered early childhood educators in various settings: 

• Children’s museums, art galleries and science centres 
• Private and public full-day kindergarten programs 
• Before- and after-school programs 
• Child care centres and early learning programs
• EarlyON child and family centres 
• Nursery schools 
• Licensed and private home child care 
• Children’s services, including support with special needs, mental health services and early intervention programs 
• Live-in and live-out nannies, both in Canada and abroad 
• Resource centres 
• Cruise ships and resorts 

 

Experiential learning

Prepare for a rewarding career as an ECE with a unique combination of distance learning and hands-on experiences:

• Enjoy flexible and interactive learning without the requirement of classroom attendance.
• Put theory into practice with practicum experiences arranged in your Ontario community.
• Design and implement curriculum to meet the diverse learning needs of children at different stages and in varying environments.
• Learning emphasizes inclusive practices, partnerships with families, multiple intelligences and evidence-informed practices.
• Get a range of experiences in community early learning programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children.
• Complete any exams and tests through LMS and video on your computer.

 

This program is recognized by the College of Early Childhood Educators.