This program is offered through the Building the Future: Opportunities for Early Childhood Educators program. It is open to Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents.
This program is designed for people employed part time in child care who want to earn their ECE Level 1, which is required to work 65 hours or more per month in a child care centre. The program includes three foundational ECE courses:
- ECE-106 Dynamics of Play 1
- ECE-142 Health, Safety and Nutrition
- HUMD-183 Child Guidance 1
These courses will include required Zoom classes at night from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. (Class nights to be determined).
Schedule
You will be placed in groups in the order that we received your completed application.
You will be required to have a computer with a web camera as all assessments/tests use Respondus Monitor.
Full: Group one (Two cohorts)
- September 3 – November 8, 2024
- ECE 142
- November 12, 2024 – January 24, 2025
- ECE 106
- January 27 – April 14, 2025
- HUMD 183
Full: Group two (Three cohorts)
- September 16 – November 22, 2024
- ECE 142
- November 25, 2024 – February 7, 2025
- ECE 106
- February 10 – April 26, 2025
- HUMD 183
Full: Group three (Three cohorts)
- October 14 – December 20, 2024
- ECE 142
- January 6 – March 7, 2025
- ECE 106
- March 10 – May 23, 2025
- HUMD 183
Full: Group four (One cohort)
- January 27 – March 14, 2025
- ECE 142
- March 17 – May 2, 2025
- ECE 106
- May 5 – June 27, 2025
- HUMD 183
Full: Group five (One cohort)
- February 3 – March 21, 2025
- ECE 142
- March 24 – May 9, 2025
- ECE 106
- May 12 – June 27, 2025
- HUMD 183
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.
This course will include required Zoom classes at night (to be determined).
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.
This course will include required Zoom classes at night (to be determined).
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.
This course will include required Zoom classes at night (to be determined).
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
Applications are closed for the 2024-25 academic year.
To be considered for the 2025-26 academic year, please place your name on the interest list.