Young children making the transition from home to child care or preschool need an
enthusiastic, positive role model. They need someone dedicated to encouraging learning
and growth. They need … you. Get the knowledge and skills you need to work in a variety
of child care settings.
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Online/Distance options availableLength and location notes
Some programs offered online or otherwise by distance (i.e., correspondence) include on-site labs, clinicals, practicums or work experiences. They may be offered course-by-course or full-time, or both, and deliveries may change over time.
As an administrator or director of an early learning and child care organization, you need to oversee all aspects of the business. Your studies will include an examination of the administrative role in overseeing a safe and developmentally appropriate curriculum for children, supporting, and mentoring staff and creating relationships with families, community partners and other professionals. You will study business, leadership and management procedures as they relate to the operation of high-quality early learning and child care programs.
After completing the advanced certificate program, you will be competent in actively demonstrating Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) administrative skills. These skills will help you advance your career within the child care sector.
Career and salary information
Your career
Take your role as an early childhood educator to the next level by looking for child care administration jobs in child care facilities, preschools and day homes. Employers will be especially eager to hire Saskatchewan Polytechnic students who have completed the Early Childhood Administration advanced certificate program.
Potential careers
| Sample job title | NOC classification |
|---|---|
| Director for a daycare center | Preschool director in Canada (40030) |
| Executive Director of multiple daycare centers | Preschool director in Canada (40030) |
| Owner of a private daycare center | Home child care provider in Canada (44100) |
Part-time delivery
Admissions
Admission requirements
Early Childhood Education diploma or Early Childhood Education Level III certification as assessed by the Ministry of Education in Saskatchewan
Admission method
First Qualified/First AdmittedThe First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA) process is used for the majority of Saskatchewan Polytechnic programs. When we determine that you meet the program's admission requirements, you will be offered admission based on the date you fully qualify for the program. The earlier you provide the appropriate documents and information that qualify you for admission to the next intake, the earlier you might begin your studies. Your application, once qualified, is always considered for the next intake.
Applicants to programs with multiple intakes in an academic year remain in the application pool until the last intake for that academic year has begun. Programs using the FQFA process receive applications year round and maintain an application pool for each academic year. Qualified applicants who are not offered a seat must reapply for the next academic year.
Sponsored programs or programs targeted to specific groups do not accept applications year round or maintain an application pool.
See Admission Processes for more information about this method of admission.
Tuition and fees
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