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Early Childhood Education

As an early childhood educator, you plan and organize activities for preschool and school-aged children. You also lead children in activities to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical and emotional growth.

More Info:

Information Sheet-Early Childhood Education (84 KB)

Entrance Requirements

  • Grade 12 with English Language Arts A30 and B30*
  • English language requirement
  • Criminal record check, immunization record, Standard First Aid, and CPR may all be required prior to practicum.

Please note that if you do not meet these entrance requirements, special admissions options may be available.

*Grade 12 is not required for Level 1 Early Childhood Education courses, which is a requirement to work in licensed Saskatchewan child care centres.

  • Swift Current
  • Warman

Swift Current

2022
Schedule Type
Part-Time
Program Length
Varies
Start Date
2022
2023
Schedule Type
Part-Time
Program Length
Varies
Start Date
2023
Approximate Tuition
Varies. Approx. $495/course
Credential
Diploma
Credit Granting Institute
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Program Instructor
Sarah McDonald
More Information

Completion of ECE 106, ECE 142 and HUMD 183 meet the Ministry's minimum training requirements for Level 1 certification. Completion of these three courses also qualifies you to receive a Certificate of Achievement from Saskatchewan Polytechnic. An additional ten courses and two practicums meet the license requirement for Level 2 certification.

All classes are delivered in the evening.

Part-time classes offered in 2021-22 are:
-Growth and Development of Young Children (HUMD 102): September 9-October 7, 2021
-Child Guidance 1 (HUMD 183): October 19-November 25, 2021
-Health, Safety, and Nutrition (ECE 142): November 30, 2021-January 6, 2022
-Professionalism 1 (PD 100):  January 13-February 10, 2022
-Curriculum Design in Early Childhood Education 1 (ECE 108): February 22-March 22, 2022
-Dynamics of Play 1 (ECE 106): March 29-May 3, 2022
-Curriculum Design in Early Childhood Education 2 (ECE 109): May 10-June 16, 2022
- Practicum 1 (PRAC 104): September-June

Courses
Role of Play in Early Childhood Education
Health, Safety and Nutrition
Child Guidance 1
Curriculum Design in Early Childhood Education 1
Curriculum Design in Early Childhood Education 2
Effective Relationships in Early Childhood Environments
Growth and Development of Young Children
Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Observation and Documentation 1
Practicum 1 (ECE)
Practicum 2 (ECE)
Professionalism 1

Warman

2022
Schedule Type
Part-Time
Program Length
Varies
Start Date
2022
2023
Schedule Type
Part-Time
Program Length
Varies
Start Date
2023
Approximate Tuition
Varies. Approx. $495/course
Credential
Diploma
Credit Granting Institute
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
More Information

Completion of ECE 106, ECE 142 and HUMD 183 meet the Ministry's minimum training requirements for Level 1 certification. Completion of these three courses also qualifies you to receive a Certificate of Achievement from Saskatchewan Polytechnic. An additional ten courses and two practicums meet the license requirement for Level 2 certification.

All classes are delivered in the evening.

Part-time classes offered in 2021-22 are:

LEVEL 1 – CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
– Health, Safety & Nutrition (ECE 142): September 2-October 28, 2021
– Dynamics of Play 1 (ECE 106): November 18, 2021-January 27, 2022
– Child Guidance 1 (HUMD 183): February 3-April 28, 2022

DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION YEAR 1
– Growth & Development of Young Children (HUMD 102): September 7-October 19, 2021
– Effective Relationships in ECE (ECE 107):October 26-November 30, 2021
- Curriculum Design in ECE 1 (ECE 108): December 7, 2021-January 25, 2022
- Curriculum Design in ECE 11 (ECE 109): February 1-April 12, 2022
- Professionalism (PD100): April 19-May 31, 2022

DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION YEAR 2
– Dynamics of Play (ECE 204): September 2-October 14, 2021
- Professionalism 11 (PD 240): October 21-December 2, 2021
- Observation (ECE 221): December 8, 2021-February 3, 2022
- Curriculum Design in ECE 111 (ECE 205): February 9-March 31, 2022
- Responsive Care for Infants & Toddlers (ECE 202): April 6-May 19, 2022

Courses
Role of Play in Early Childhood Education
Health, Safety and Nutrition
Child Guidance 1
Administrative Skills for Early Childhood Educators
Anti-Bias Education for Early Childhood Education
Child Guidance 2
Curriculum Design in Early Childhood Education 1
Curriculum Design in Early Childhood Education 2
Effective Relationships in Early Childhood Environments
Growth and Development of Young Children
Inclusion in Early Learning and Childcare Settings
Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Observation and Documentation 1
Observation & Assessment
Play Environments
Practicum 1 (ECE)
Practicum 2 (ECE)
Practicum 3 (ECE)
Practicum 4 (ECE)
Professionalism 1
Professionalism in Early Childhood Education
Program Planning for Early Childhood Education Programs
Programming for Infants and Toddlers
Programming for School Age Children
Teamwork Skills

What You Will Learn

This part-time diploma program gives you an understanding of children’s varying physical, social, cognitive, creative and emotional development stages and teaches the importance of play as a vehicle for learning. 

Career Opportunities

As an early childhood educator you will plan and organize activities for preschool and school-aged children. You will also lead children in activities to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical and emotional growth. Employment may be obtained in early learning centres, preschools and private day homes, to name just a few.

Earning Potential

In 2019, the annual salary range for full-time early childhood educators and assistants in Saskatchewan was $24,000 - $55,990, according to the Saskatchewan Ministry of the Economy. Employees may earn more or less depending on their employer, location, size of company, training, experience and hours worked.

Find Out More

Course offerings vary from year to year based on demand. To find out more about the Early Childhood Education program, book an appointment with a student adviser today.

Swift Current
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Phone: 306-773-1531
Toll-free: 1(866) 296-2472

Warman
Email
Phone: 306-242-5377
Toll-free: 1(866) 296-2472

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