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This program is offered through the Building the Future: Opportunities for Early Childhood Educators program. It is open to Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents. 

Get a head start on Level 1 ECE certification. As a Saskatchewan high school student, you can apply for dual credit funding for three foundational ECE courses: ECE-106 Dynamics of Play 1, ECE-142 Health, Safety and Nutrition and HUMD-183 Child Guidance 1. Each course you complete will earn you both a high school and a Sask Polytech ECE program credit.

Schedule

You will be required to have a computer with a web camera as all assessments/tests use Respondus Monitor.

Fall (September 2, 2025 – January 9, 2026)

  • HUMD 183
  • ECE 106
  • ECE 142

Winter (February 2 – May 22, 2026)

  • HUMD 183
  • ECE 106
  • ECE 142

Course descriptions

ECE 142 Health, Safety and Nutrition
Your studies will focus on diverse cultural practices that promote the health, safety and nutritional needs of children and which support their holistic development.
ECE 106 Dynamics of Play 1
You will learn about the essential role play has in supporting the holistic development of children. The course focuses on the role of the early childhood educator in supporting children’s play, exploration and inquiry across all cultures and abilities.
HUMD 183 Child Guidance 1
You will examine the strategies of developmentally appropriate child guidance. You will learn about the importance of building relationships and establishing trust prior to guiding behavior. You will practice techniques that support children while encouraging a co-operative attitude, a sense of autonomy and a positive self-image. Your studies will also explore Indigenous traditional practices of modelling and storytelling as a guidance technique.

Technology requirements

Students are required to have:

  • A laptop (10 GB or more free space) with a webcam
  • Operating Systems: Windows 8 or 10, Mac- OS X Yosemite or higher

For more information, visit Getting Started Online.

Apply now

You must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident to apply.

Please complete the eligibility questionnaire. You will be contacted via email in the coming weeks with information on the next steps.

Complete eligibility questionnaire

Contact us

Email earlylearning@saskpolytech.ca