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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 (full-time | domestic) (75 KB)
Information Sheet-Early Childhood Education (part-time | domestic) (76 KB)
Information Sheet-Early Childhood Education (full-time | international) (93 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

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 2022-23 are:

LEVEL 1 – CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
-Child Guidance 1 (HUMD 183): September 8-October 18, 2022
-Health, Safety, and Nutrition (ECE 142): November 22-December 20, 2022
-Dynamics of Play 1 (ECE 106): February 28-March 28, 2023

DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION YEAR 1 (ECE Level 2)
-Introduction to Early Childhood Education (ECE 100): October 20-November 17, 2022
- Effective Relationships in Early Childhood Environments (ECE 107): January 17-February 14, 2023
- Observation 1 (ECE 181): April 4-May 9, 2023

DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION YEAR 2 (ECE Level 3)
-No courses are scheduled for this level in 2022-23



 

Courses
Dynamics of Play 1
Health, Safety and Nutrition
Child Guidance 1
Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Effective Relationships in Early Childhood Environments
Curriculum Design in Early Childhood Education 1
Curriculum Design in Early Childhood Education 2
Observation and Documentation 1
Growth and Development of Young Children
Professionalism 1
Practicum 1 (ECE)
Practicum 2 (ECE)
Introduction to Administration of Early Childhood Education
Responsive Care for Infants and Toddlers
Inclusion in Early Learning and Childcare Settings
Curriculum Design in Early Childhood Education 3
Anti-Bias Education in Early Childhood
Observation and Documentation 2
Responsive Care for School Age Children
Child Guidance 2
Professionalism 2
Practicum 3 (ECE)
Practicum 4 (ECE)

Warman

2023
Schedule Type
Part-Time
Program Length
Varies
Start Date
2023
January 2024
Schedule Type
Full-Time
Program Length
2 years
Start Date
January 2024
International Application Deadline
October 30, 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 part-time classes are delivered in the evening. The full-time program classes will be delivered during the day.

Part-time classes offered in 2022-23 are:

LEVEL 1 – CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT (ECE Level 1)
– Health, Safety & Nutrition (ECE 142): September 6-October 27, 2022
– Dynamics of Play 1 (ECE 106): November 3, 2021-January 19, 2023
– Child Guidance 1 (HUMD 183): January 19-April 27, 2023

DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION YEAR 1 (ECE Level 2)
– Introduction to Early Childhood Education (ECE 100): September 6-October 18, 2022
– Observations (ECE 181): October 25-December 14, 2022
– Growth & Development of Young Children (HUMD 102): January 3-February 14, 2023
– Professionalism (PD100): February 28-April 25, 2023
– Effective Relationships in Early Childhood Environments (ECE 107): May 2-June 13, 2023

DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION YEAR 2 (ECE Level 3)
– Responsive Care for School Age Children (ECE 226): September 6-October 20, 2022
– Inclusion in Early Learning and Childcare Settings (ECE 203): October 27, 2022-January 12, 2023
– Child Guidance 2 (HUMD 200): January 17-March 1, 2023
– Anti-bias Education in Early Childhood (ECE 220): March 7-April 26, 2023
– Introduction to Administration of Early Childhood Education (ADMN 208): May 2-June 13, 2023 

*Full-time students will take all the courses listed to the right. 

Courses
Dynamics of Play 1
Health, Safety and Nutrition
Child Guidance 1
Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Effective Relationships in Early Childhood Environments
Curriculum Design in Early Childhood Education 1
Curriculum Design in Early Childhood Education 2
Observation and Documentation 1
Growth and Development of Young Children
Professionalism 1
Practicum 1 (ECE)
Practicum 2 (ECE)
Introduction to Administration of Early Childhood Education
Responsive Care for Infants and Toddlers
Inclusion in Early Learning and Childcare Settings
Curriculum Design in Early Childhood Education 3
Anti-Bias Education in Early Childhood
Observation and Documentation 2
Responsive Care for School Age Children
Child Guidance 2
Professionalism 2
Play Environments
Practicum 3 (ECE)
Practicum 4 (ECE)

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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