If you want to make a difference in the future of our children and communities then becoming an Early Childhood Educator may be for you. You will have an opportunity to see the world through the eyes of a child and participate in a very hands-on learning experience which includes at least 600 hours of fieldwork experience. This is woven throughout the program to provide optimal learning opportunities. Upon completion of this program, you will meet the requirements for employment with school boards as part of the provincial government’s full-day early learning programs.
Program of Study
YEAR 1
Term 1 (Fall 2024)
- Essential Communication Skills for Community Services (COMM1140)
- Working with Infants and Toddlers (EDUC1130)
- Arts and Science I (EDUC1131)
- Foundations of ECE - I (EDUC1133)
- Child Development (HDEV1123)
- Field Placement I
Term 2 (Winter 2025)
- Diversity in the Early Years (EDUC1216)
- Foundations of ECE - II (EDUC1233)
- Stress and Resiliency (EDUC1326)
- Introductory Psychology (PSYC1100)
- Field Placement II
YEAR 2
Term 3 (Fall 2025)
- Arts and Science II (EDUC 1330)
- Naturalistic Observation Research Methods (EDUC 1331)
- Working with School-Age Children (EDUC 1232)
- Child Abuse and Family Violence (SOCL1328)
- Field Placement III - Early Childhood Education (PRAC 1306)
Term 4 (Winter 2026)
- Entry to Practice (EDUC 1327)
- Program Administration (EDUC1432)
- Working with Families (EDUC1433)
- Child Health and Well-Being (HDEV1434)
- Field Placement IV - Early Childhood Education (PRAC1407)
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including:
- Grade 12 (C) or (U) or equivalent English
- Students may also register as Mature Students
- Additional requirements – immunizations, criminal reference check (CRC), a submitted confidential Communicable Disease Surveillance (CDS) form, and a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR level C) and Standard First Aid certification.
Tuition/Fees: 1st Year Fees Total $4,900.88 * Based on 2023/2024 Domestic Tuition and Fees
- Board of education full-day early learning program
- Camp or hospital playroom
- Childcare centre
- Community pre-school program
- Extended day programs for school-aged children
- Family and children’s agency
- Family resource programs/Ontario Early Years Centre
- Home childcare
Next Steps
Details
Contact
Address:
411 Elgin St.
Brantford, ON N3S 7P5
General Contact:
226-493-1245
Program Contact
admissions@snpolytechnic.com
519-445-0023 ext. 6226