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Becoming a Registered Early

Childhood Educator in Ontario

February 2020

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Becoming a Registered Early Childhood Educator in Ontario

In Ontario, Registered Early Childhood Educator is a professional designation governed by the

Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators in accordance with the Early Childhood

Educators Act, 2007 and the regulations and by-laws made under that Act.

The regulations cover:

• Continuous Professional Learning Regulation

• Designation of Geographic Area: for electing members of the College of Council: The

College of Early Childhood Educators is governed by a 24-member Council. The council

comprises 14 members elected by members of the College and 10 members appointed

by the Ontario government. The council develops and approves policies regulating early

childhood educators in Ontario.

• Professional Misconduct Regulation

• Registration Regulation

As a registered Early Childhood Educator, you must take part in the ‘Continuous Professional

Learning (CPL) program’ which is designed to support RECEs to systematically and

intentionally increase their knowledge and skills, strengthen their professional judgment, and

improve their practice with others throughout their career.

Registered Early Childhood Educators can practice in a variety of settings:

• Advocacy

• Government

• Post-Secondary Institutions

• Full-day Kindergarten & Other Classroom Settings

• Children's Services

• Family Support Programs

• Licensed Child Care

• Unlicensed Home Child Care

• Recreation Programs

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Requirements to register to the College of Early Childhood Educators:

1.) Complete in full and submit the application form, along with supporting documentation

as applicable: https://www.college-ece.ca/en/

2.) Have successfully completed education required for ECE practice in Ontario:

• ECE Diploma Programs from OCAATA

• Education Programs Currently Approved by the College of Early Childhood Educators ("the College")

3.) Be eligible to work in Canada

4.) Be proficient in English or French

5.) Satisfy considerations about issues potentially affecting practice

6.) Submit payment of the application and registration fees

Early Childhood Educators Qualifications Upgrade Program

For individuals working in child care and early years programs can apply for grants to upgrade

their qualifications including becoming a Registered Early childhood education (RECE).

They include Education Grants, Travel Grants and a Training Allowance.

To qualify for the Education Grant one must:

• “Be an employee of EarlyON Child and Family Centre or employed in a child care and

family program funded under the Indigenous-led Child & Family Centers (Required 6

months of employment is exempted)

or

• Have 6 months of employment (past or present) within a licensed home or centre-based

agency, family support programs or of a publicly funded school; including First Nation

Education Authorities in Ontario.

AND

• Be enrolled in or accepted to a recognized community college in Ontario for full-time or

part-time studies towards an Early Childhood Education diploma.

• Disclose if he/she is receiving bursaries/grants or awards from other sources (excluding

loans).

• Be legally entitled to live and work in Canada.

• Be living and/or working in Ontario.

NOTE: Francophone, First Nation, Métis and Inuit communities are exempted from the

required 6 months of employment (past or present)

ELIGIBILITY FOR UNLICENSED PROVIDERS

In order to be eligible to apply for the education grant, unlicensed home child care providers

must meet the following:

https://www.college-ece.ca/en/

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• Demonstrate that they operate a registered business by including the name of their

business, HST and or business number in their application form.

• Demonstrate that they have cared for children for at least 6 months through reference

letters from parents and or suppliers.

• Be enrolled in or accepted to a recognized community college in Ontario for full-time or

part-time studies towards an Early Childhood Education diploma.

• Disclose if he/she is receiving bursaries/grants or awards from other sources (excluding

Loans).

• Be legally entitled to live and work in Canada.

• Be living and/or working in Ontario.” https://www.ecegrants.on.ca

If receiving the education grant you can then apply for a Travel Grant and Training Allowance

Grant:

Travel Grants are available to assist students with daily commute expenses incurred while

attending classes, first aid training, and/or completing the placement component of their

program. Travel Grants may also provide assistance to individuals who are required to live

temporarily away from their homes to pursue their studies

Training Allowance Grant is available to assist education grant recipients with living

expenses and other incremental costs incurred while pursuing their Early Childhood Education

diploma.

In order to apply, it is done through the Early Childhood Education Qualification Upgrade

Program: https://www.ecegrants.on.ca/qualifications-upgrade/

There are multiple options when it comes to taking the Early Childhood Education Program:

In person, online or a mixture of both. There are regular length programs (typically 4 semesters

– 2 years) accelerated/fast track programs, programs less then a year in length programs.

Finally, there are francophone, aboriginal programs.

https://www.ecegrants.on.ca/qualifications-upgrade/

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Colleges Offering Early Childhood Education Programs in Ontario:

There are 23 colleges in Ontario offering the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program

(2019/20):

Algonquin https://www.algonquincollege.com/online/program-info/early-childhood-education/

Cambrian https://cambriancollege.ca/programs/early-childhood-education/

Canadore https://www.canadorecollege.ca/programs/early-childhood-education

Centennial https://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/early-childhood-education-ashtonbee/

Conestoga https://www.conestogac.on.ca/fulltime/early-childhood-education

Confederation https://www.confederationcollege.ca/program/early-childhood-education

Durham https://durhamcollege.ca/programs/early-childhood-education-ece

Fanshawe This program is also offered part-time in the evenings at St. Thomas/Elgin Regional Campus:

https://www.fanshawec.ca/programs/ece1-early-childhood-education/next

Fleming https://flemingcollege.ca/programs/early-childhood-education

George Brown https://www.georgebrown.ca/programs/early-childhood-education-program-c100/

Georgian https://www.georgiancollege.ca/academics/full-time-programs/early-childhood-education-eced/

Humber https://healthsciences.humber.ca/programs/early-childhood-education.html

La Cité https://www.collegelacite.ca/programmes/51241.htm

Lambton https://www.lambtoncollege.ca/ecep/

Loyalist http://www.loyalistcollege.com/programs-and-courses/full-time-programs/early-childhood-education/

Mohawk https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/programs/community-services/early-childhood-education-213

Niagara https://www.niagaracollege.ca/communityservices/program/ece-early-childhood-education/

Northern http://www.northernc.on.ca/early-childhood-education/

Sault https://www.saultcollege.ca/Programs/Programs.asp?progcode=1330&cat=overview&groupcode=HSV

Seneca https://www.senecacollege.ca/programs/fulltime/ECE.html

Sheridan https://academics.sheridancollege.ca/programs/early-childhood-education?utm_medium=website&utm_source=ontariocolleges&utm_campaign=ocas-programs

St. Clair https://www.stclaircollege.ca/programs/early-childhood-education

St. Lawrence https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/programs-and-courses/full-time/programs/a_m/early-childhood-education/kingston/

https://www.algonquincollege.com/online/program-info/early-childhood-education/

https://www.algonquincollege.com/online/program-info/early-childhood-education/

https://cambriancollege.ca/programs/early-childhood-education/

https://www.canadorecollege.ca/programs/early-childhood-education

https://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/early-childhood-education-ashtonbee/

https://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/early-childhood-education-ashtonbee/

https://www.conestogac.on.ca/fulltime/early-childhood-education

https://www.confederationcollege.ca/program/early-childhood-education

https://durhamcollege.ca/programs/early-childhood-education-ece

https://www.fanshawec.ca/programs/ece1-early-childhood-education/next

https://flemingcollege.ca/programs/early-childhood-education

https://www.georgebrown.ca/programs/early-childhood-education-program-c100/

https://www.georgebrown.ca/programs/early-childhood-education-program-c100/

https://www.georgiancollege.ca/academics/full-time-programs/early-childhood-education-eced/

https://www.georgiancollege.ca/academics/full-time-programs/early-childhood-education-eced/

https://healthsciences.humber.ca/programs/early-childhood-education.html

https://www.collegelacite.ca/programmes/51241.htm

https://www.lambtoncollege.ca/ecep/

http://www.loyalistcollege.com/programs-and-courses/full-time-programs/early-childhood-education/

http://www.loyalistcollege.com/programs-and-courses/full-time-programs/early-childhood-education/

https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/programs/community-services/early-childhood-education-213

https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/programs/community-services/early-childhood-education-213

https://www.niagaracollege.ca/communityservices/program/ece-early-childhood-education/

https://www.niagaracollege.ca/communityservices/program/ece-early-childhood-education/

http://www.northernc.on.ca/early-childhood-education/

https://www.saultcollege.ca/Programs/Programs.asp?progcode=1330&cat=overview&groupcode=HSV

https://www.saultcollege.ca/Programs/Programs.asp?progcode=1330&cat=overview&groupcode=HSV

https://www.senecacollege.ca/programs/fulltime/ECE.html

https://academics.sheridancollege.ca/programs/early-childhood-education?utm_medium=website&utm_source=ontariocolleges&utm_campaign=ocas-programs



https://www.stclaircollege.ca/programs/early-childhood-education

https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/programs-and-courses/full-time/programs/a_m/early-childhood-education/kingston/

https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/programs-and-courses/full-time/programs/a_m/early-childhood-education/kingston/

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For Fall 2019, Winter 2019/20, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Winter 2020/21, Spring 2012

There are 158 programs being offered.

• 31 programs are 1 year or less

• 126 programs are two years

• 1 program is four or more years

• 150 programs are offered in English

• 8 programs are offered in French

• 26 are accelerated,

• 20 are distance education

• 112 are regular programs

• 143 were full time programs

• 12 were part time programs

French Programs:

French programs are offered by one college (La Cite) and are offered at their Ottawa and Toronto Campuses. All the French programs offered full time programs (4 semesters). The course was offered in person and online (distance education). The distance education (online) component could be 2 years full time online but must be completed within 4 years if completed part time.

Aboriginal Programs Canadore College in partnership with Kenjegwen-Teg Education Institute (KTEI) in M'Chigeeng First Nation, Ont. and Seven Generations Education Institute in Fort Frances, Ont. offers a two year Early Childhood Education – Anishinaabemowin diploma program in which learners will explore Indigenous community realities within the context of the early childhood education field.

Accelerated/Fast Track Programs:

There are 26 Accelerated programs in Ontario, all programs have field placements:

• Algonquin: Ottawa Campus: Intensive Program: 34 weeks: Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree or equivalent in a Human Social Services program required.

• Canadore: College Drive: Intensive: 8 months, open to Graduates of any Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Arts program

• Fanshawe: Simcoe Campus: Accelerated: 12 months

• Fanshawe: London Campus: Fast Track: 10 months (requires a degree or college diploma)

• Fanshawe: London Campus: Weekend: 12 months: requires a degree or college diploma, is offered on weekends and may contain online courses.

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• George Brown: Ryerson University Campus: 2 semesters: This Fast-Track Program Is for Graduates with A Diploma or Degree in A Related Field, or one year completed of an ECE credential, plus experience working with children. successful applicants must complete a two-week orientation course in June, and a final placement in May of the following year.

• Mohawk: Fennell Campus: Hamilton: 8 months, condensed program delivery offered to those that have a related degree or diploma.

• Seneca: Newnham campus: 3 consecutive semesters: The ECYA program is an accelerated program specially designed for those who have completed an undergraduate degree.

• Sheridan: Davis (Brampton) and Trafalgar (Oakville) campuses: 2 semesters 8 months, ECE Intensive option for graduates of a university degree or a college diploma in related field such as Child and Youth Care, Child Studies and Educational Support etc. For unrelated degrees and diplomas, applicants would be required to submit volunteer/paid hours. Upon receipt of your application, details will be posted in your Sheridan account. This program may can be taken on a part-time basis. The duration depends on the number of courses taken each semester.

• St. Clair: South Campus: 2 semesters (8 months), ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS University degree with a minor in Psychology or Sociology or a Developmental Service Worker, Child and Youth Care, Educational Support or Liberal Arts Diploma.

Distance Education:

There are 20 distance education programs in Ontario at the following colleges:

• Algonquin College: Full Time Online (4 semesters). Students in the Early Childhood Education program complete three practice teaching field placements during their studies. These are block placements requiring a full-time commitment Monday to Friday over periods of 4 and 5 weeks. Placements are assigned by the Online Learning Field Placement Officer with an emphasis on having students experience different early childcare environments during their course of study.

• Algonquin College: Part Time Online (4 semesters) must be completed in 8 years. Students in the Early Childhood Education program complete three practice teaching field placements during their studies. These are block placements requiring a full-time commitment Monday to Friday over periods of 4, 4 and 5 weeks. Placements are assigned by the Online Learning Field Placement Officer with an emphasis on having students experience different early childcare environments during their course of study.

• Cambrian College (5 semesters): The program is offered in an alternate delivery format geared specifically to those who are currently working in the field of early childhood education (must be working for a minimum of six months). This unique alternate delivery program is the only one of this type in Ontario and allows you to complete your diploma while continuing to work in the field. The program includes on-site learning, online learning, and facilitated learning. Course credits and/or previous work experience may qualify you to receive Cambrian courses credits through our prior learning assessment and recognition process. Placement: Field placements are an

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important component of the program. Since you will already have work experience coming into the program, an individualized placement plan will be developed for you.

• Fanshawe College: 2 semesters: full time: Students complete the program in an online environment with the exception of mandatory field placements in semesters 2, 3 and 4 of the programs.

• La Cite: Full Time: 4 semesters, this program is 2 years full-time and must be completed within 4 years part-time. Three internships which allow to deepen knowledge and put skills into practice. These internships cannot be completed in your current early childhood workplace.

• Sault College: 4 semesters: full time: placements completed in semesters 2, 3 and 4.

• St. Lawrence: Offered full and part time (the course must be completed in 60 months):

Programs 1 year or less: 31 provided by:

▪ Algonquin: -Regular (Accelerated) ECE Program: Pembroke, Perth (42 weeks); -Intensive: Ottawa (36 weeks)

▪ Canadore: Intensive Program College Drive (8 months A degree in humanities or social sciences (psychology, sociology), or equivalent, from an accredited college or university

▪ Conestoga: Fast Track: Brantford: 9 months ▪ Fanshawe: Simcoe: Accelerated -12 months, Fast Track -10 months, Fast Track

Weekend -12 months ▪ George Brown: Fast Track 2 semesters ▪ Mohawk: Intensive (8 months) ▪ Niagara: Advanced Standing (8 months) ▪ Seneca: Accelerated -3 consecutive semesters, ▪ Sheridan: Intensive -8months ▪ St. Clair: Accelerated -8months

Algonquin College’s condensed program at the Perth and Pembroke campuses are the only programs that are less than a year that does not require previous experience or diploma/degree.

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Apprentice Program: Child Development Practitioner Pathway:

https://www.collegeoftrades.ca/wp-content/uploads/CDP-Curriculum-620C-ENG-FINAL-DRAFT-DEC-19-2016.pdf



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An apprenticeship training program consists of on-the-job and in-school training. Generally, the timeframe to become competent in the trade of Child Development Practitioner is 6000 hours (approximately three years) consisting of 5280 hours of on-the-job work experience and 720 hours of in-school training.

• You cannot apply to this program through ontariocolleges.ca

• Applicants need a sponsor/employer. Your sponsor/employer must register you with: The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Apprenticeship/Client Services

Schools Offering In-Class Training for apprenticeship program: Canadore: Distance Education: Training takes place while working on the job as a paid apprentice, and the formal education portion is taken via distance education. This program can be completed in as little as three years. Further your education to obtain your Early Childhood Education diploma with the completion of 3 additional GED courses. Conestoga: 3-year program: Entry into the program occurs in September. Students take approximately 2-3 courses in each of the Fall, Winter and Spring semesters. Upon successful completion, apprentices are encouraged to complete the requirements of Conestoga College's ECE diploma program by taking additional general education courses. Graduates of the ECE diploma program meet the academic and field work requirements for registration with the college of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario. Fanshawe: Available in a blended format, with some online classes and some face-to-face evening classes. George Brown: This program is designed for people already working in the field of Early Childhood who wish to pursue formal studies and receive certification. Child Development Practitioner apprentices are required to take 22 modules of in-school training. This training is completed part-time (night classes). Durham: This program is designed for those already working in the ECE field who wish to pursue formal studies and receive certification. Child Development Practitioner (CDP) apprentices are required to take 23 modules of in-school training. This training is completed part-time through evening classes. Durham College provides the in-school training portion for the Child Development Practitioner Apprenticeship Program. Loyalist: The Child Development Practitioner Certificate (ECEM) program allows the student flexibility and interactive learning without the requirement of classroom attendance. This program is delivered via distance.

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Loyalist EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of College Writing Skills and three approved General Education courses – see Student Handbook for details

• Students must achieve a minimum of 50% in all courses and a Pass in all placements to obtain this certificate, all recorded on Loyalist transcript

• Students must obtain a GPA of 60% of higher to obtain this certificate

• Students have seven years to complete the program requirements

• Copy of your Standard First Aid and CPR Level “C”

• Copy of your signed CDP certificate

Mohawk: The Child Development Practitioner Apprenticeship Certificate is awarded from MAESD upon successful completion of 5,000–6,000 “on-the-job” hours in addition to the completion of the competencies outlined in the "Apprenticeship Training Standards Log Book" and the” in- school” Child Development Practitioner subjects/courses. Seneca: Before applying for this program, you must be registered as an apprentice through the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. As an apprentice in this program, you will take 23 in-class evening courses that can be completed part-time. Your training will include instructions in a variety of subjects such as child development, curriculum, health, safety, nutrition and professional practice.

Ontario Colleges Placement Details

Each Early Childhood Educator program has an unpaid field placement component, each program varies in the

number of hours and the type of placements offered.

Ontario Colleges Early Childhood Education Program Placement Details

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Algonquin College

Bachelor of Early Learning and Community Development (Honours)

1617X01F

NA Full Time, In person, Ottawa Campus

4 Academic Years (Periods Of 8 Months)

Degree 3 NA NA

Algonquin College

Early Childhood Education

0430X09F

Full-Time Online, Full Time 2 Academic Years (Periods Of 8 Months)

Diploma 3 455 hours

Yes, only first one

Algonquin College


0430X01F

Full-Time Full Time, In person, Ottawa Campus


Diploma 3 13 weeks (4.4.5 weeks)

NA

Algonquin College


0430X04F

Full-Time Full Time, In person, Perth Campus, Pembroke Campus

42 weeks Diploma 3 13 weeks (4.4.5 weeks)

NA

Algonquin College


0398X05F

Compressed Intensive 34 weeks Diploma 3 13 weeks (4.4.5

NA

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weeks)

Cambrian College

Early Childhood Education (ECEP)

ECEP Flex Learning (in-class)

Full Time, Barrydowne Campus (Sudbury)

4 semesters Diploma 4 18 weeks (1,6,5,6)

NA

Cambrian College

Early Childhood Education - Alternate Delivery Compressed Course delivery

ECAD Flex Learning (Blended)

Full Time, Barrydowne Campus (Sudbury): geared specifically to those who are currently working in the field of early childhood education (must be working for a minimum of six months) Combination of facilitated distance study and intensive on-campus, in-person sessions

5 semesters Diploma individualized placement plan will be developed for you

individualized placement plan will be developed for you


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Canadore College


10205 Full-Time Full Time College Drive 2 Academic Years (period 8 months)

Diploma 3 NA NA

Canadore College

Early Childhood Education-Intensive: Graduates of any Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Arts program

A10205

Full-Time Full Time College Drive 1 academic year (8 months)

Diploma NA

NA NA

Centennial College


1201 NA Full Time: Ashtonbee Courses may be delivered face-to-face, online or in a blended/hybrid combination of both online and traditional classroom teaching.

4 semesters Diploma 3 600 HRS

NA

Centennial College


1221 NA Campus: Progress 4 semesters Diploma 3 60 0HRS

NA

Conestoga Bachelor of Early Learning and Community

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NA Campus: Doon Full Time four-year co-op degree program,


Degree 8 1700 NA

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Development (Honours)

Conestoga Early Childhood Education

0003 NA Campus: Doon, Brantford(Laurier Campus)


Diploma 4 711 Yes, only first two can be challenged

Conestoga Early Childhood Education: Fast Track

00031 NA Campus: Brantford (Laurier Campus)

9 months Diploma 3 546 NA

Confederation


0102 NA Campus: Thunder Bay 2 Academic Years (Periods Of 8 Months)

Diploma 3 NA

Durham Early Childhood Education

ECE NA Campus: Oshawa 4 semesters Diploma 3 427 plus semester 2

NA

Fanshawe Early Childhood Education

ECE1C

Full-Time Campus: London 2 Academic Years (Periods Of 8 Months)

Diploma 3 62 days

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ECE1 Full-Time Campus: London offered part-time in the evenings at St. Thomas/Elgin Regional Campus


Diploma 3 62 days

NA


ECE1S

Full-Time Campus: St. Thomas 2 Academic Years (Periods Of 8 Months)

Diploma 3 62 days

NA

Fanshawe Early Childhood Education (Accelerated)

ECE5J

Full-Time Campus: Simcoe 12 Months Diploma 3 62 days

NA

Fanshawe Early Childhood Education (Fast Track) Req. a degree or college diploma

ECE6 Full-Time Campus: London 10 Months Diploma 3 62 days

NA

Fanshawe Early Childhood Education (Fast Track)(Weekend)Req. a degree or college diploma, One weekend per month and online

ECE7 Full-Time Campus: London 12 Months Diploma 3 62 days

NA

Fanshawe Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership

ECL1 Full-Time Campus: London 4 Academic Years (Periods Of 8 Months)

Degree 3 62 days

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Fanshawe Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership -Ontario College 2 Year Diploma Grads

ECL1 Full-Time Campus: London 2 Academic Years (Periods Of 8 Months)

Degree 3 62 days

NA

Fleming Early Childhood Education

EC Full-Time: In Person

Campus: Peterborough 4 semesters Diploma 3 14 weeks and 2 days

NA

George Brown

Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership (Honours) (Fast Track) Two-year program for those with an ECE Diploma

C301 Full-Time Campus: Ryerson University

8 semesters Degree NA

NA NA

George Brown


C100 Full-time Campus: Ryerson University

4 semesters Diploma 4 28 weeks

NA

George Brown

Early Childhood Education (Accelerated)


4 semesters -Consecutive 16 months

Diploma 4 28 weeks

NA

George Brown

Early Childhood Education (Consecutive Diploma/Degree)


4 semesters 4 28 weeks

NA

George Brown

Early Childhood Education (Fast Track) for graduates with a diploma or degree in a


4 semesters -Consecutiv

Diploma 4 28 weeks

NA

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related field or one year completed of an ece credential plus experience working with children.

e 16 months

Georgian Early Childhood Education

ECED Full-Time Campus: Orangeville, Orillia, Owen Sound


Diploma 2 560 hours

NA

Humber Early Childhood Education

7911 Full-Time Regular, Campus North 4 Semesters

Diploma 3 69 days (550-560 hours)

NA

Lambton Early Childhood Education

ECEP 2 Academic Years (Periods Of 8 Months)

Regular Main Campus 2 Academic Years (Periods Of 8 Months)

Diploma 4 600 hours

NA

Loyalist Early Childhood Education

ECEP 2 Academic Years (Periods Of 8 Months)

Regular Main Campus Available as a two-year program, distance or apprenticeship studies


Diploma 3 NA NA


ECED distance 4 Blocks (semesters

Diploma 3 NA NA

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ECEM

apprenticeship distance Certificate

3 NA NA

Mohawk Early Childhood Education

213 2 Academic Years (Periods Of 8 Months)

Regular, Campus: Fennell


Diploma 3 27 NA

Mohawk Early Childhood Education: Intensive

263 Accelerated Accelerated, Campus: Fennell


Diploma 3 27 NA

Niagra Early Childhood Education

102 Regular Regular, Campus: Welland, Six Nations Polytechnic, Brantford


Diploma 3 600 hours

NA

Niagra Early Childhood Education: Advanced Standing: applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education (& other requirements) may apply to this program.

105 Regular Regular: Welland Campus


Diploma NA

375 hours

NA

Northern Early Childhood Education

A065 Regular Regular: Kirkland Lake Campus


Diploma 3 600 hours

NA

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A209 Regular Regular: Moosonee and Community Based


Diploma 3 600 hours

NA


A003 Regular Regular: Timmins (Porcupine) (Site 1)


Diploma 3 600 hours

NA

Sault Early Childhood Education

1330 Regular Regular: Campus: Contact North, Main


Diploma 3 600 hours

NA

Seneca Early Childhood Education

ECE Regular Regular: Campus King, Newnham,


Diploma 4 week NA

Seneca Early Childhood Education (Accelerated)

ECYA Accelerated Campus: Newnham 3 Semesters (Consecutive)

Diploma 3 27 NA

Sheridan Early Childhood Education (PECED)

PECED

Campus: Davis (Brampton), Trafalgar (Oakville)


Diploma 3 27 NA

St. Clair Early Childhood Education (B101)

B101,K240

NA Campus: SOUTH CAMPUS, THAMES CAMPUS


Diploma 3 27 NA

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St. Clair Early Childhood Education (Accelerated)(B820)

B820 University degree with a minor in Psychology or Sociology or a Developmental Service Worker, Child and Youth Care, Educational Support or Liberal Arts Diploma.

Campus: SOUTH CAMPUS


Diploma 3 NA NA

St. Clair Native Early Childhood Education

K844, K951

program emphasizes traditional healing methods and provides students with the unique opportunity to develop self-awareness and the mental and spiritual healing so often needed by care givers

Campus: Munsee, Nipissing


Diploma 3 27 NA

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St. Lawrence Early Childhood Education

302 Campus: Cornwall, Kingston


Diploma 3 630 hours, Semester

NA

St. Lawrence Early Childhood Education (On-Line) (0469) Part Time

469 program is taken on a Part-Time basis; Students have a maximum of five years to complete the program: Distance Education

Campus: Kingston 4 Semesters

Diploma 3 2, 3 NA

St. Lawrence Early Childhood Education (On-Line) (0682) Full time

682 Must be completed within 4 years or 48 months. Online course

Campus: Kingston 4 Semesters

Diploma 3 2, 3 NA

La Cite Education en services à l'enfance (Apprentissage mixte - Toronto)

51692 Must be completed within 4 years or 48 months.

Campus: Toronto 4 Semesters

Diploma 3 NA

La Cite Education en services à l'enfance (programme offert en ligne)

51241 Must be completed within 4 years or 48 months.6

Campus Ottawa 4 Semesters

Diploma 3 NA

Appendix 1: Program Detail

Ontario Colleges Early Childhood Education January 2020

Program Details Placement Information

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Website Placement: Email Response

# of Placements

Length PLAR Placement

Alg

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uin

Colle

ge

Bachelor of Early Learning and Community Development (Honours) 1

61

7X

01

F

Full Time, In person, Ottawa Campus


Degre

e

Three varied field placements and a semester-long work term

3

25

Alg

onq

uin

Colle

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043

0X

09

F

Full-

Tim

e

Online, Full Time


Dip

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This program requires three full-time block placements over 4, 4 and 5 weeks. Early Childhood Education program complete three practice teaching field placements during their studies. These are block placements requiring a full-time commitment Monday to Friday over periods of 4, 4 and 5 weeks. Placements are assigned by the Online Learning Field Placement Officer with an emphasis on having students experience different early childcare environments during their course of study.

• There are 3 placements in the program of study for a total of 455 hours. The first placement takes place in the 2nd semester for a total of 140 hours. The second placement takes place in the 3rd semester for a total of 140 hours. The last placement is in the 4th semester for a total of 175 hours. • Students complete placements in 3 different locations hopefully with different age groups. • If students have been working in the early learning sector in licensed child care programs, they can PLAR (Prior learning recognition and assessment). The PLAR allows students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills. This can only be used for the first placement in the ECE program. • The on campus and online programs are the same in terms of the courses and expectations for placement (same

3 455 hours

Yes, only first one

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number of placements to complete). • The students are placed in their preferred area of Ottawa • Students work the same hours as their mentor • For each placement, the students have to meet all competencies outlined. • Each placement has different expectations for the students to meet. • At Algonquin, the first placement is referred to as the Assist level with a focus on demonstrating competency in routines and transitions. • The Second placement is referred to as the Practice Level. The focus is on curriculum. • The last placement competencies mirror the Standards of Practice as outlined by the College of ECEs. Students must meet all competencies at a "Ready to Practice" level.

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# of Placements


Alg

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uin

Colle

ge


043

0X

01

F

Full-

Tim

e

Full Time, In person, Ottawa Campus


Dip

lom

a


3 13 weeks (4.4.5 weeks)

NA

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# of Placements


Alg

onq

uin

Colle

ge


04

30X

04

F

Full-

Tim

e

Full Time, In person, Perth Campus, Pembroke Campus

42 weeks

Dip

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a



NA

29



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Co

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Course Length

Cre

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# of Placements


Alg

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Colle

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039

8X

05

F

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Intensive 34 weeks

Dip

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NA

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Cam

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n C

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Early Childhood Education (ECEP)

EC

EP

Fle

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in-c

lass)

Full Time, Barrydowne Campus (Sudbury)

4 semesters

Dip

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a

Placement in each semester: In addition to classroom studies, students will be expected to be in placement for a one-week block, then six-week block placement, then a five-week block and a six-week block, Opportunities for international placements in China

From the link you will note that Cambrian College does not offer a fully online delivery. ECEP (a traditional on-campus, in-person delivery) and ECAD (hybrid model – in-person intensive at the start of each semester followed by online). The ECE program at Cambrian College believes in the necessity of relationship building with peers, mentors, faculty which is supported by the research of the ECE field which is why we offer a hybrid delivery versus a fully online version.

4 18 weeks (1,6,5,6)

NA

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Ca

mbrian

Colle

ge

Early Childhood Education - Alternate Delivery Compressed Course delivery

EC

AD

Fle

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ing (

Ble

nde

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Full Time, Barrydowne Campus (Sudbury): geared specifically to those who are currently working in the field of early childhood education (must be working for a minimum of six months) Combination of facilitated distance study and intensive on-campus, in-person sessions

5 semesters

Dip

lom

a

Field placements are an important component of the program. Since you will already have work experience coming into the program, an individualized placement plan will be developed for you. This is the only alternate delivery program of this type in Ontario.

Placements are unique to each individual student registered in ECAD. If you have interested parties, I would be happy to discuss, via phone or email, their options (PLAR opportunities and/or placement completion with a RECE mentor in their work environment). The in-person sessions take place in different ways for different semester. Fall semesters have either a one or two week in-person, on-campus in Sudbury in August prior to the Sept. start and then students go online, the winter semesters are done virtually for students at a distance. They live stream into the classroom with their peers that live locally. The winter virtual session occurs over three weekends as to not disrupt the work week (Friday nights from 7-10 and all-day Saturday 8:30 – 4:30). As I noted three



NA

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weekends (alternating one weekend in class, one weekend off etc.) then online. ECAD students typically have one Summer intake and so they are in classes for one full week (in-person, on-campus in Sudbury) in May.

Cana

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10

20

5

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Full Time College Drive

2 Academic Years (period 8 months) D

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3 field placements, A 210-hour field placement

3 NA NA

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Cana

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Colle

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Early Childhood Education-Intensive: Graduates of any Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Arts program A

102

05

Full-

Tim

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Full Time College Drive

1 academic year (8 months)

Dip

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Cente

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12

01

Full Time: Ashtonbee Courses may be delivered face-to-face, online or in a blended/hybrid combination of both online and traditional classroom teaching.

4 semesters

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3 field placements, semesters 3 and 4 a minimum of a one-week block placement will be incorporated

There is an accommodation in the learning. Most of the classes are delivered in class with some blended classes on-line. The semester length is 14 weeks (266 hours per semester) We have a total of 4 semesters and the program is a two-year program. For the part time studies program the time needed to finish can depend on the amount of classes taken each semester. Most students are able to take two courses per semester. Once the student has been successful in completing all the required courses, they will be eligible for a diploma. There are three Field placements comprising of 200 hours each.

3 600HRS

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12

21

Campus: Progress

4 semesters

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3 field placements, semesters 3 and 4 a minimum of a one-week block placement will be incorporated

3 600HRS

NA

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Bachelor of Early Learning and Community Development (Honours)

13

55

C

Campus: Doon Full Time four-year co-op degree program,


Degre

e

8 field placements approx 160 hours each and 1 coop semester 420 hours

NA 8 1700 NA

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00

03

Campus: Doon, Brantford (Laurier Campus)


Dip

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4 field placements (one each semester each 182 hours)

There are 4 field placements. FPLT1380 – Field Placement I is 165 hours, [FPLT1390 – Field Placement II, FPLT2190 – Field Placement III, and FPLT2200 – Field Placement IV are 182 hours each]. Students complete field placements at different sites (child care, public & Catholic schools, before and after school programs, etc.). These field placements are unpaid; students may not use their paid positions in the ECE field as field placement hours; however, the first two placements can be challenged through PLAR. Here is a link about PLAR: https://www.conestogac.on.ca/credit-transfer/plar.jsp

4 711 NA C

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Early Childhood Education: Fast Track

00

03

1

Campus: Brantford (Laurier Campus)

9 months

Dip

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a 3 field placements

(one each semester each 182 hours)

NA 3 546 NA

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# of Placements


Confe

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tion


01

02

Campus: Thunder Bay


Dip

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a

3 field placements (semester 2, 3, 4, Semester 3 placements are two days per week, Semester 4 five days of field placement in a six-week block)

NA 3 NA NA

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EC

E

Campus: Oshawa

4 semesters

Dip

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3 field placements (Semester 2: 182 hours 2 days per week, Semester 3: hours na , Semester 4 245 hours: 7-week block)

The student’s learning experience will be complemented by three field placements, under the supervision of a Registered ECE. These field placement opportunities will be chosen from a variety of early learning settings that serve young children and their families. Field Placement 1: This course consists of 182 hours of field placement. Students will participate in practice teaching experiences in early childhood settings /agencies, under the supervision of ECE faculty. Field Placement I (FWK 2314) consists of 2 days of placement per week in semester 2 for a total of 26 days. Field Placement 3: This course consists of 245 hours of field placement and 7 hours of field placement seminar. In this placement, students continue to apply their knowledge and skills working with children

3 427 plus semester 2

NA

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and families in a mentored environment. Students are placed in a variety of settings in the community and may also be placed in alternative programs. The format for FWK 4318 is a 7-week block.

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Fan

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EC

E1C

Full-

Tim

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Campus: London


Dip

lom

a

NA Students are required to do three placements: 21 Days in the Early Years 0-3 21 Days in Kindergarten or early Years 3-6 21 Days for ages 6-12. This part can be Before/After school, Early On centres etc.….

3 62 days NA

Fan

sh

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EC

E1

Full-

Tim

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Campus: London offered part-time in the evenings at St. Thomas/Elgin Regional Campus


Dip

lom

a

NA Students are required to do three placements: 21 Days in the Early Years 0-3 21 Days in Kindergarten or early Years 3-6 21 Days for ages 6-12. This part can be Before/After school, , Early On centres etc.….

3 62 days NA

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# of Placements


Fan

sh

aw

e


EC

E1S

Full-

Tim

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Campus: St. Thomas


Dip

lom

a

NA Students are required to do three placements: 21 Days in the Early Years 0-3 21 Days in Kindergarten or early Years 3-6 21 Days for ages 6-12. This part can be Before/After school, , Early On centres etc.….

3 62 days NA

Fan

sh

aw

e


EC

E5J

Full-

Tim

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Campus: Simcoe

12 Months

Dip

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a

NA Students are required to do three placements: 21 Days in the Early Years 0-3 21 Days in Kindergarten or early Years 3-6 21 Days for ages 6-12. This part can be Before/After school, , Early On centres etc….

3 62 days NA

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# of Placements


Fan

sh

aw

e

Early Childhood Education (Fast Track) Req. a degree or college diploma

EC

E6

Full-

Tim

e

Campus: London

10 Months

Dip

lom

a


3 62 days NA

Fan

sh

aw

e

Early Childhood Education (Fast Track)(Weekend)Req. a degree or college diploma, One weekend per month and online

EC

E7

Full-

Tim

e

Campus: London

12 Months

Dip

lom

a

NA Students are required to do three placements:21 Days in the Early Years 0-321 Days in Kindergarten or early Years 3-621 Days for ages 6-12. This part can be Before/After school, , Early On centres etc….

3 62 days NA

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Fan

sh

aw

e

Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership

EC

L1

Full-

Tim

e

Campus: London


Degre

e


3 62 days NA

Fan

sh

aw

e

Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership -Ontario College 2 Year Diploma Grads

EC

L1

Full-

Tim

e

Campus: London


Degre

e


3 62 days NA

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Fle

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EC

Full-

Tim

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Pers

on

Campus: Peterborough

4 semesters

Dip

lom

a

In semesters two and four you'll put theoretical education to work in a child care environment. In semester three, ECE teams will implement and run an Interactive Children’s Program, overseen by ECE faculty in the Peterborough community. This will prepare you for semester four, when you will be pulling it all together in your final block field placements.

Students do an observational visit in a child care in semester one, a two day placement in child care in semester two and then a 7 weeks full time in child care, followed by 7 weeks full time in kindergarten.

3 14 weeks and 2 days

NA

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Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership (Honours) (Fast Track) Two-year program for those with an ECE Diploma C

301

Full-

Tim

e

Campus: Ryerson University

8 semesters

Degre

e

Field placement is offered in each year of the program with the longest being a 14-week full-time internship that takes place between Semesters 6 and 7

NA NA NA NA

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# of Placements


Georg

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row

n


C100

Full-

tim

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4 semesters

Dip

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Each semester is divided into seven-week blocks: one block for academic study and the other for field placement.

NA 4 NA NA

Georg

e B

row

n


C160

Full-

tim

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Dip

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Each semester is divided into blocks of seven weeks. One block is for academic study, the other is for field placement.

NA 4 NA NA

Georg

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row

n

Early Childhood Education (Consecutive Diploma/Degree)

C148

Full-

tim

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4 semesters

Each semester is divided into blocks of seven weeks. One block is for academic study, the other is for field placement.

NA 4 NA NA

Georg

e B

row

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Early Childhood Education (Fast Track) for graduates with a diploma or degree in a related field or one year completed of an ece credential plus experience working with children. C

130

Full-

tim

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Dip

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Students complete a seven-week field placement in each semester of the program.

NA 4 28 weeks

NA

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Georg

ian


EC

ED

Full-

Tim

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Campus: Orangeville, Orillia, Owen Sound


Dip

lom

a

2 Field Placements=560 hours

Placements are offered as two seven-week blocks; one in the second semester, the second in the 4th semester.

2 560 hours

NA

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79

11

Full-

Tim

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Regular, Campus North

4 Semesters

Dip

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600 work placement hours over three semesters. During these three semesters, students may have field practicums working with families and children (various age groups) in licensed child care or preschool settings, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, various community programs, full day kindergarten, or home based child care programs. A different placement for Semesters 2, 3, and 4

We offer three non-paid field placements – ECE 130 (and an online seminar to accompany the placement) in second semester (23 field days at 2 days per week including a one week block), ECE 230 field in third semester (same format) and ECE 250 in fourth semester (same format). In total students will do a range of hours between 550 and 600 hours in total. All field placements are in a wide variety of practicum settings. Prior to their field placements starting in second semester, we run the ECE 120 course that prepares them to be a preservice professional in their field practicum settings, how to ensure field documents are ready, and how to be a successful student in the postsecondary system. Students wishing to do a prior learning assessment of their previous work experience must apply through the registrar’s office and they must

3 69 days (550-560 hours)

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meet the requirements of our Prior Learning Assessment for the field practicums. For example, for field 1 – in order to apply for the Plar (and then there are additional requirements after the application), students must have a minimum of 2 years full time experience, at least 25 hours per week consecutive employment, and the experience must be within the last 5 years with some Ontario context/ in a role associated with regulations/overseen by a qualified early childhood educator. Then if they meet that, there are additional requirements through a portfolio and interview. Field 2 is the same format – but the person must have a minimum of an additional 3 years experience (not including the years they used in the first PLAR for field 1 plus other requirements. Field 3 must be completed by all students. Your question re: paid

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employment cannot be used as credit hours in their field placements – they can only engage in a PLAR process if they meet the requirements. We do not offer online options for ECE academics or field placements at this time. For the GNEDs and WRIT (English courses), students do have online option if they so choose.

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Lam

bto

n


EC

EP

2 A

cade

mic

Years

(P

eri

ods O

f 8

Month

s)

Regular Main Campus


Dip

lom

a

600 hours of practical experience, 1 placement per semester

NA 4 600 hours

NA

Loyalis

t


EC

EP

2 A

cade

mic

Years

(P

eri

ods O

f 8

Month

s)

Regular Main Campus Available as a two-year program, distance or apprenticeship studies


Dip

lom

a

3 different placements, one each semester 2-4

NA 3 NA NA

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# of Placements


Loyalis

t Early Childhood Education

EC

ED

distance 4 Blocks (semesters

Dip

lom

a

3 different placements

NA 3 NA NA

Loyalis

t


EC

EM

apprenticeship distance

Cert

ific

ate

Placements are arranged by the student in their Ontario community and approved by Loyalist College, 3 different placements 375 hours

NA 3 NA NA

Mohaw

k


21

3

2 A

ca

dem

ic Y

ea

rs (

Peri

ods O

f 8

Month

s)

Regular, Campus: Fennell


Dip

lom

a

Students are on Placement 3 days per week for 9 weeks in semesters 2, 3 and 4

NA 3 27 NA

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Cre

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# of Placements


Moha

wk

Early Childhood Education: Intensive

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3

Accele

rate

d

Accelerated, Campus: Fennell


Dip

lom

a

Students are on Placement 3 days per week for 9 weeks in semesters 2, 3 and 4

3 27

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# of Placements


Nia

gra


10

2

Regu

lar

Regular, Campus: Welland, Six Nations Polytechnic, Brantford


Dip

lom

a

Over 600 hours of practical field placement experience completely concurrently with course work. 3-eleven (11) week placement, four (4) half days/wk. 1-six (6) week placement, five (5) full days/wk

4 placements in total-1 per term Term 1-6 weeks of half days concurrent with classes in licensed child care Term 2-11 weeks of half days concurrent with classes in licensed child care Term 3-11 weeks of half days concurrent with classes in a school board kindergarten classroom Term 4-6 weeks full days in licensed child care. Total hours-625 Each placement is with a different age group and a different organization. There are no paid placements therefore current workplaces would not be considered.

3 600 hours

NA

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Early Childhood Education: Advanced Standing: applicants with a bachelor’s degree in Education (& other requirements) may apply to this program. 1

05

Regu

lar

Regular: Welland Campus


Dip

lom

a

Over 375 hours of practical field placement experience completely concurrently with course work.

NA NA 375 hours

NA

Nort

hern


A065

Regu

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Regular: Kirkland Lake Campus


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Students are placed in three different child care centres or kindergarten classrooms over three five-week periods in Semester IV 600 hrs total

3 blocks placements – 200 hours each = 600 hours total, scheduled different agencies and age groups, no the placement must be non-paid and cannot be at their place of employment

3 600 hours

NA

Nort

hern


A209

Regu

lar

Regular: Moosonee and Community Based


Dip

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a


NA 3 600 hours

NA

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Nort

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A003

Regu

lar

Regular: Timmins (Porcupine) (Site 1)


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NA 3 600 hours

NA

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Sault


13

30

Regu

lar

Regular: Campus: Contact North, Main


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Over 3 semesters: 3 placements totalling A minimum of 600 field practice hours is required for graduation.

• Students graduate with a total of at least 600 hours of field placement. o Semester 2 Field Placement § location- either a Kindergarten or Licensed Preschool § Students attend placement two days / week for the semester with 1 week of block placement. Semester 3 Field Placement • Location: (opposite to semester 2) either Kindergarten or Licensed Preschool • Students attend placement two days / week for the semester with 2 weeks of block placement. Semester 4 Field Placement • Location : Licensed Infant or Toddler program • Students attend placement two days / week for the semester with 2 weeks of block placement. Sault College Field

3 600 hours

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Practice policies reflect the Ministry of Colleges and Universities policy that students cannot receive remuneration for their field practice hours. Therefore, students cannot count paid time towards their field placement hours.

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Sene

ca


EC

E

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Regular: Campus King, Newnham,


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Each week you will spend three days in class and two days practicing your skills in field placement.

4 consecutive placements starting in first semester (Preschool, School Age, Infant/Toddler, Inclusive Community). Placements are two days/week. Students can only count their active work in the field towards placement hours if they are registered with the apprenticeship program.

4 week NA

Sene

ca


EC

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Campus: Newnham

3 Semesters (Consecutive)

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Field placement during each semester.

NA 3 27 NA

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Sheri

dan

Early Childhood Education (PECED)

PE

CE

D

Campus: Davis (Brampton), Trafalgar (Oakville)


Dip

lom

a

three different field placements, semester 2, 3, 4: opportunity for international placements, which may include Hong Kong, Grenada or St. Vincent. courses offered in the part-time option are identical to those in the full-time option, and the graduation requirements are the same.

Our Early Childhood Education program is a 2-year Ontario College Diploma. The ECE program offers course-based registration, which allows you to create your own timetable (based on course availability) by selecting the days/times that work best for you. You can choose to take a full-time course load or study part-time during the day or evening. Majority of course offerings are delivered in-person with some online offerings. Students have the chance to transfer their learning into practice by completing three different field placements at Sheridan's highly acclaimed childcare centres, full-day kindergarten classrooms or other early learning settings. There's even an opportunity for international placements, which may

3 27

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include Hong Kong, Grenada or St. Vincent.

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Early Childhood Education (B101)

B101

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0

Campus: SOUTH CAMPUS, THAMES CAMPUS


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three different field placements, semester 2, 3, 4

Employers who provide our field placement settings require a clear POLICE RECORD CHECK for criminal offences with vulnerable sector screening before accepting a student into the field placement setting. The record check MUST be obtained by the student at the student's expense. If you are unable to obtain this police clearance by mid September, you jeopardize the opportunity to complete either of your field placements.

3 27 NA

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St. C

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Early Childhood Education (Accelerated)(B820)

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Care

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Dip

lom

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Campus: SOUTH CAMPUS


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three different field placements, semester 1,2,3

3

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St. C

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Native Early Childhood Education

K844

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Campus: Munsee, Nipissing


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three different field placements, semester 2, 3, 4

Placements will be completed at a variety of locations, and may include day, afternoon, evening, weekend or split shifts. NOTE: Standard First Aid and CPR Level C Certification must be obtained PRIOR to Field Placements. The dress code for field placement is business casual. Students are expected to purchase supplies and in the design of developmentally appropriate activities and should expect to incur these additional costs.

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30

2

Campus: Cornwall, Kingston


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630 hours, Semester 2, 3, 4

Students complete 3 field placements at 3 different settings. The first placement is done in second semester and is 105 hours. The second placement (third semester) is 252 hours and the final one (fourth semester) is 273 hours. Students must document and demonstrate they have met the learning outcomes if they use paid positions for field placement. The final placement must be done at the college (not paid experience) in order to earn the SLC diploma.

3 630 hours, Semester

NA

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ce

Early Childhood Education (On-Line) (0469) Part Time

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Education

Campus: Kingston

4 Semesters

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Semester 2, 3, 4 3 2, 3

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Early Childhood Education (On-Line) (0682) Full time

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2

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Campus: Kingston

4 Semesters

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Semester 2, 3, 4

3 2, 3 NA

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Education end services à l'enfance (Apprentissage mixte - Toronto)

51

69

2

Must

be c

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ple

ted w

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in 4

years

or

48

month

s.

Campus: Toronto

4 Semesters

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Semester 2, 3, 4 In addition, he has to complete three internships which allow him to deepen his knowledge and put his skills into practice. These internships cannot be completed in your current early childhood workplace.

3 NA NA

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Education en services à l'enfance (programme offert en ligne)

51

24

1

Must

be c

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ple

ted w

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in 4

years

or

48

month

s.6

Campus Ottawa

4 Semesters

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Semester 2, 3, 4 In addition, he has to complete three internships which allow him to deepen his knowledge and put his skills into practice. These internships cannot be completed in your current early childhood workplace.

3 NA NA

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